Achievement
CTP 4: Grades 1 - 10
CTP 4: Grades 1 - 10
Comprehensive Testing Program
What is CTP 4?
CTP 4, comprising ten levels spanning grades 1-11, is a rigorous assessment of student achievement in reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, and mathematics. Verbal and quantitative reasoning skills are assessed as well. An online version is available and includes science for seven levels, spanning grades 3-11.
Features and Benefits
Program Highlights:
- Personalized feedback via item analyses for each student and class
- Differentiates among performers across the full academic spectrum
- Provides comparative data on each student
- Meets needs of schools seeking to raise the academic ceiling for all
- Provides rapid return (Instantaneous with computer version) of results
- Provides next steps Instruction for mathematics grades 7 and higher
Norms
The CTP 4 provides percentile and stanine comparisons to national, suburban public, independent school, and association norms as follows:
National Norms (NN): Available for levels 3 through 10 for spring and fall test-takers, National Norms permit comparisons of individual or group performance with that of a national population, including schools in all 50 states, urban, rural, and suburban areas, large and small schools, and high- and low-socioeconomic groups.
Independent School Norms (IN): Available for levels 1 through 10 for spring and fall test-takers, Independent School norms are the average of the most recent three years of testing by independent school CTP 4 users throughout the United States and abroad.
Suburban School Norms (SN): Available for levels 1 through 10 for spring and fall test-takers, Suburban School norms are the average of the most recent three years of testing by more select suburban public school CTP 4 users throughout the United States. This is different from the broader national norm.
International School Norms (OI): All overseas international schools are included in the base for these norms, which are the average of the most recent three years of testing by the schools. We automatically include all members outside the United States in the norm.
Association Norms (AN): An optional norm that might represent a self-defined group of schools in a region, an association, or a consortium of schools with common interests or student populations. The norm will be the average of the most recent three years of testing by the schools in the association. Schools wishing to explore this option should contact ERB directly at sbarish@erbtest.org.
Local Norms: Available for the district (DI), if applicable, the school (SC), or the class (CL), a local norm enables comparison of an individual student with his or her cohort group. Local norms are not reported on parent reports.
FAQ
What are the basic elements of the Comprehensive Testing Program, 4th Edition (CTP 4)?
For what grades is the CTP 4 program available?
What kind of information can the school expect after I test?
How soon after we send in our test materials can we expect to have our results back?
Are reports available for sharing individual student results with parents? How do I decide which level of CTP 4 I should use?
How do I order my CTP 4 materials?
How do I order scoring services?
What scoring options are there for CTP 4?
How can I check on the status of my order for materials, or for scoring?
Are accommodations for non-standard testing available?
Are there support materials available for teachers and administrators?
How can we track multiyear progress of students/grades/groups?
What are the basic elements of the Comprehensive Testing Program, 4th Edition, (CTP 4)?
The CTP 4 is a battery of assessments that measure transferable skills in reading, vocabulary, writing and mathematics. In addition, CTP 4 includes two tests to measure verbal and quantitative reasoning in levels 3-10. The combined measures can be used to compare more content specific, curriculum based indicators of performance (scores on the achievement tests) to the more conceptual knowledge base that helps to gauge potential and support school achievement (scores on the reasoning tests). This comparison can prove to be highly useful, especially for those students whose reasoning and achievement scores exhibit marked discrepancies.
For what grades is the CTP 4 program available?
The CTP 4 comprises ten levels that cover from the spring of grade 1 through the fall of grade 11.
What kind of information can the school expect after the tests are scored?
CTP 4 score reports provide comparative information to national, suburban public, and independent school norm groups, as well as local norms chosen by the school. The Item Analysis, Class Roster, and Administrator’s Summary reports are part of the basic scoring package to help administrators and teachers identify students’ strengths and weaknesses. Parent reports are among the various report options available to schools.
How soon after we send in our test materials can we expect to have our results back?
Test papers will be scored within 15 business days upon receipt for multiple choice only, and 20 business days if the optional constructed response sections in reading and math are also taken. Turnaround time may be shorter during some months of the year. Please note that no scoring is done in the months of February and August to facilitate the updating of norms.
Computer based versions offer instant student results!
Are reports available for sharing individual student results with parents?
ERB produces two versions of parent reports for Levels 3-10 and a separate Primary Grade Parent Report for Levels 1-2, which includes the fall of grade 3. The Level 3-10 parent reports provide percentile rank, stanine, raw and scale score values on each test as a means to measure student progress year-to-year.
For levels 1 and 2, the Primary Grade Parent Report keeps the focus on the child’s own performance, avoiding percentile or stanine comparison with other students. Information for each child is reported as meeting, exceeding, or developing against the standards for grades 1 and 2 at the typical ERB school.
How do I decide which level of CTP 4 I should use?
Please click here to view the Recommended Usage Chart.
How do I order my CTP 4 materials?
There are two easy ways to order CTP 4 materials.
- For members, you may order materials online by clicking here. For information on obtaining your password, please contact our Operations Office at 866-683-2335, or send an email to dlangrana@ets.org.
- Click here to download the CTP 4 Order Forms.
How do I order scoring services?
When ordering scoring services, you must complete two forms: the Order for Scoring Services (OSS) form and the Group Header. Both are sent to you with your CTP 4 test materials.
For assistance in completing this form, please contact our Operations Office at 866-683-2335, or send an email to dlangrana@ets.org.
What scoring options are there for CTP 4?
Basic scoring includes three copies of the Class Roster, one set of labels, one version of the Administrator’s Summary, and two copies of the Item Analysis.
How can I check on the status of my order for materials, or for scoring?
For information about materials and scoring orders, please call our Operations Office in Princeton, New Jersey at 866-683-2335 or send an email to dlangrana@ets.org.
Are accommodations for non-standard testing available?
The school may grant non-standard administration for students who receive test accommodations under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or who have a documented disability that necessitates testing accommodations. All of the standard CTP 4 reports and norm choices are available for non-standard test administration. There will be no indication on the score reports of a non-standard administration.
All of the standard CTP 4 reports and norm choices are available. Those taking tests in a non-standard manner will appear as separate class rosters; there will be no indication on the score reports of a non-standard administration.
Are there support materials available for teachers and administrators?
ERB publishes three guidebooks to assist teachers and administrators in understanding, interpreting, and applying CTP 4. The Content Standards Manual, Handbook for Administrators, and Handbook for Teachers, were all written with the help of ERB members. You can order these support materials on the CTP 4 order form.
How can we track multiyear progress of students/grades/groups?
- Track multi-year progress of individual students, classes, and grades
- Disaggregate data by categories you define
- Analyze component categories within each content area
- Match items to your content standards
- Generate easy to read, customized reports, including parent reports
- Use cut scores to identify students for enrichment or support groups
- Merge non-standard scores with your standard scores
- Include scores on non-ERB tests
- Export score files to other programs such as Excel
Sample Score Reports
- Part of Basic Scoring Package
- Three copies provided
- Eight students per page
- Up to five norms can be chosen from among the following: National (NN), Suburban (SN), Independent (IN), District (DI), School (SC), Class (CL), and Overseas International (OI)
- Students listed in alphabetical order automatically
- Identification includes (up to) nine-digit student ID number, if entered on answer document at all levels
Label
- Basic Scoring Package (one set)
- Additional sets may be ordered separately
- Easy-to-use, pressure-sensitive
- Format is a replica of the class roster entry
- Part of Basic Scoring Package
- Numerical and graphic comparison of local group and norm populations
- Comparisons provided at the 75th, 50th, and 25th percentiles for a more comprehensive analysis of results
- Final page included with each class roster
- Part of Basic Scoring Package (one version, e.g., district, school, class)
- Additional versions may be ordered separately (e.g., district, school, class)
- One page for each test administered
- Part of Basic Scoring package (two copies provided)
- In-depth analysis of performance of each student on every item in every sub-test taken, broken down by skill.
- Clear description of skills tested in each item cluster
- Analysis of skill clusters in verbal and quantitative reasoning tests
- Comparisons with the suburban, independent, district, school, and classroom populations are available.
Individual Instructional Summary
- Individual report for each student
- Easy to share with parents
- Valuable for parent conferences
- Helpful supplement to Item Analysis
- Shows percent correct data
- Included at no extra charge with purchase of IIS
- Summarizes information on IIS report for the entire class
- Enables teacher or administrator to review item category performance of the group
- Includes same norm groups that you chose to appear on the IIS
Individual Student Report, Narrative Version (INR)
- For Level 3-10 (spring of grade 3 to fall of grade 11)
- Provides parents with non-technical narrative explanation of student performance
- Two copies provided for each student
- Descriptive folder is provided for each report
- Three distinct sections
Individual Student Report, Subscore Version (ISR)
- For Level 3-10 (spring of grade 3 to fall of grade 11)
- Provides parents with graphic, detailed description of student performance
- Two copies provided for each student
- Descriptive folder is provided for each report
- Two distinct sections
- Should not be selected if national norm is highlighted; item data in subscore section is available only for independent and suburban populations.
Rank Order Listing
- Includes information about each test given
- Lists students in descending order of performance by: * scale score * norm group(s) chosen on Order for Scoring Services * normal curve equivalents (NCEs) when National Norms are chosen * Identifies for teachers and administrators how many and which students are performing at or below any percentile rank or scale score that you choose
Note: The Rank order report is produced only at the school level.
Reorganization Roster
- Reorganizes your current classes into next year’s groups
- Enables next year’s teachers to access their new class’s results easily
- Can also be used to reorganize students into subject groups, e.g., language arts and math
- Regrouped Item Analysis also available
- If you test in late spring, this option is especially valuable
- Provided for the grade as a whole
- Available for Levels 3 through 10 only
Achievement/Reasoning Consistency Analysis
- Provides both individual student and group analyses
- Shows depth and subtlety of understanding in verbal and quantitative contexts
Primary Grade Teacher Report for CTP4
- For grades 1,2, and fall of grade 3
- Introduces standards-based scoring
- Measures students against achievement, rather than norm groups.
- Identifies areas where a student has real strength, is progressing as expected, or needs additional support
Primary Grade Parent Report for CTP4
- For grades 1,2, and fall of grade 3
- Parent-friendly, non-threatening description of child’s learning profile
- Specifically designed for parent-teacher conference discussions
- Compares student scores to students in each association of which you are a member
- Comparisons by Scale Score, Percentile, and Stanine
- Currently available for
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
- Joint Research and Planning Organization (JRPO)
- Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNIS)
- Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
Test Wiz
We now offer an internet-based version of TestWiz: TestWiz.net! This new version offers all of the benefits of the classic software TestWiz, with the added convenience of online access to your data and reports!
For complete information on either version, you may visit TestWiz.com , and go to the Products & Services tab. Select TestWiz and then ERB.
For CTP, TestWiz helps you to:
- Track multi-year progress of individual students, whole classes, and cohorts using the norm of your choice: National, Suburban, or Independent.
- Disaggregate data by groups of students that you define.
- Analyze individual and group results of subskill categories within each subject test.
- Create local instructional objectives and resort test items accordingly.
- Generate easy to read, customized reports and graphics for reporting to staff, parents, and board members.
- Receive annual enhancements.
- Assign students to current teachers (even several subject area teachers) and print class lists for them.
- Generate class lists or individual student reports based on any cutoff score.
- Print reports in rank order.
- Key enter or import scores on non-ERB tests.
† For non-ERB files, importing requires some technical background. If that is not available, dataMetrics offers custom services to create TestWiz-ready files from any electronic format. Cost is between $100 and $200 per grade. Please contact dataMetrics directly at 800-842-0077 if you are interested in finding out more about these services.
How to Order: Order the software on the Additional Materials section found on the reverse side of either the Fall Order Form or the Spring Order Form
For questions regarding the software, please call dataMetrics Software at (800) 842-0077.
For questions regarding ordering materials, please call 866-683-2335.
Order Forms
Follow these four steps when you order CTP 4 test materials. (Each order will include the appropriate number of pre-addressed Order for Scoring Service (OSS) forms, Group Headers, envelopes for answer sheet return, and paper wrapping bands.)
- Consult the Recommended Usage Chart.
- Order online or download the PDF of the CTP 4 Fall 2007 Order Form or the CTP 4 Spring 2008 Order Form. To order online, you will need to have available your member number and a password. For more information about how to use this service, contact the CTP 4 Operations Office at (866) 683-2335.
- Complete order form, making sure to enter the date needed, level desired, and quantities.
- Fax order form to (609) 243-6550 or mail to CTP 4 Operations Office in New Jersey at the address on the order form. No telephone orders are accepted.
Presentations & Workshops
For Presentations and Workshops that will be in your area, please view our Events Calendar
Presentations
Introductory presentations about the Comprehensive Testing Program are made at no charge to schools exploring the adoption of these tests.
ERB will meet with your school’s testing committee to discuss the features and benefits of CTP 4.
We offer customized small group online presentations to member and non-member schools. Arrangements for a CTP 4 presentation may be made by contacting the local consultant in your area. Click here for our list of consultants. If no consultant is in your area, please contact our New York office at 800-989-3721×9808 to arrange a presentation. ERB staff can also conduct an online presentation. Call or email Dr. Sid Barish for more information.
Workshops
Fees for CTP 4 or Writing Assessment Program workshops vary, depending on the length of the workshop, the number of ERB consultants involved, and travel expenses.
ERB workshops train school staff to:
- analyze score reports
- interpret test results for individual students and groups of students
- make sensible use of the test results
To be most helpful, workshops are typically scheduled shortly after the spring or fall test results become available and shortly before parent-teacher conferences take place.
We also provide mini-workshops for special groups such as boards of education, school trustees, and parent groups.
Regional Workshops
ERB will assist schools in arranging a regional workshop that involves several schools in a particular city or region seeking to better understand the results ERB assessments (e.g., CTP 4, WrAP, WPP). Consultants can assist with the coordination and scheduling of the workshop and will act as a liaison with the school that agrees to host the program.
The benefits of regional workshops include the sharing of expertise and costs. The workshop may also help schools develop informal networks that facilitate the sharing of information and insights beyond the time of the meeting. If you know of other schools in your city or region that use ERB assessment products and you are interested in a regional workshop, contact one of the test consultants, or call ERB at 800-989-3721×9808 or 212-672-9808.
CTP Contacts
Sidney Barish, Ed.D. Vice President sbarish@erbtest.org |
Christine Phelan Assistant to the President cphelan@erbtest.org |
ERB Operations Office
(866) 683-2335
| Sharron Fouratt Operations Director sfouratt@ets.org |
Dina Langrana Assistant Operations Director dlangrana@ets.org |
ERB Test Consultants
| Lois Eha Cincinnati, OH eha@fuse.net Phone: 513-522-1837 Fax: 513-729-1307 Territory: OH, OR, CA, WA |
Sally Francia Connecticut teach@instructionaltools.com Territory: NY, CT, NH, RI, MA, ME, VT |
| Patricia Gould Wilton, CT ABPAGOULD@optonline.net Phone: 203-762-8269 Territory: NY, CT, NH, RI, MA, ME, VT |
Ann Harris Metairie, LA annpharris@gmail.com Phone: 504-885-3193 Territory: AL, AZ, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NM, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA |
Sarah MacMillan Connecticut SmacMillan@erblearn.org Territory: NY, CT, NH, RI, MA, ME, VT |
Susan Nigro Trenton, NJ Phone: 609-883-7854 Territory: CA, NJ, NY, OR, PA (East), WA |
Susan Norwood New Orleans, LA scnorwood@bellsouth.net Phone: 504-866-3666 Territory: AL, AZ, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NM, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA |
Dr. Val Sandberg Philadelphia, PA valsand@earthlink.net Phone: 215-751-0918 Territory: PA |
| Dr. Gerald Harris Cincinnati, OH drgerryharris@gmail.com Phone: 513-474-2216 Territory: IL, MI, WI |
Dr. Daniel Wagner International Schools Consultant New York, NY dwagner@erbtest.org Phone: 212-672-9816 Fax: 212-370-4096 Territory: International Schools |
FAQ
- What are the basic elements of the Comprehensive Testing Program, 4th Edition (CTP 4)?
- For what grades is the CTP 4 program available?
- What kind of information can I expect after I test?
For answers to these and other frequently asked questions, please click here.