The Classical World has always been a source of amazement and
inspiration for students at the elementary school level. In order to
recognize and celebrate this interest, ETC (Excellence Through
Classics for Elementary and Middle School Levels) sponsors the
Exploratory Latin Exam, an age-appropriate national evaluation. ETC
is making all attempts to acknowledge the diversity of the existing
exploratory programs throughout the country and to focus upon
common elements rather than to mandate course content.
The Exploratory Latin Exam will focus upon the topics listed
below. While grammatical forms are not tested, students should be
able to recognize vocabulary in grammatical context. This exam is
appropriate for students in Grades 3 through 6, and is not
designed for students qualified to take the National Latin Exam
Animals
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Derivatives
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Housing/Life
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Number Names
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Art/Architecture
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Entertainment
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Mottoes/Expressions
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Oral/Classroom
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Body Parts
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Family Memebers
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Mythology
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Roman Numerals
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Colors
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Geography/History
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Nature
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Translation
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The exam consists of thirty multiple-choice questions.
Students in Grades 5 and 6 must answer ten additional
questions from the general syllabus plus ten questions based
upon the theme "Notable Men of Ancient Rome." See the
Syllabus Addendum for more information of this special topic.
Forms must be returned by March 1, 2008. Results from all exams,
regardless of administration date, will be sent in May 2008. All
participants will receive certificates, and the highest achievers will
receive both certificates and ribbons.
A syllabus will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration.
Exploratory Latin Exam Committee Members
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Courtney Holman, Chair
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Peg Minnick
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Ian Hochberg
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Shirley Hall
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Karyn Moon
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Kathy Smerke
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Doug Bunch
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Andrea Stehle
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Matt Webb
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Kris Tracy
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Kristen Boose
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