Standardized tests that WHS uses
MAP Among standardized tests that WHS has used in the past is the Measure of Academic Progress test. MAP tests are online standardized tests that adapt the difficulty of questions based upon a student’s...
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What do test scores show?
Standardized tests have been used for the college admission process and general student evaluation for years, but are these tests effective at gauging students in their entirety? The answer is unclear due to...
Club lacrosse provides opportunity
The Wooster Lacrosse Club was established in 1988, celebrating their 28 year. This non-profit organization serves more than 120 boys and girls in grades K-12. The club focuses on team building and superior sportsmanship...
Track starts off strong
The seventh and eighth grade track and field team includes a squad of 90 students and will have seven meets this spring season. The team is coached by head coaches Matthew Bobola and...
Differing PARCC testing formats result in test score disparity
School districts across Ohio are disputing the state report cards they received from the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Career, or PARCC, testing results that Ohio schools were required to...
Altruistic student encourages peers to serve community
Katie Mount (12), president of Wooster High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, shares her thoughts on the importance of volunteering. What is the role of NHS in motivating students to volunteer? National...
Succeed on the ACT with simple tips
According to American College Testing’s report in 2015, the average composite score on the ACT was 21 out of 36. Students taking the ACT essentially compete for college acceptance. The test is built for...
Power of the Pen team showcases talents at tournaments
The Edgewood Power of the Pen team showcased the talent of its writers at the regional tournament March 12. The program is an interscholastic middle school writing competition for seventh and eighth graders, according...
Social types in our everyday lives: Extroverts
Being an extrovert often dictates who you are as a person and affects many of the decisions you make. Living an outgoing, interested and involved life has its perks, but it is not...
Social types in our everyday lives: Introverts
Perhaps the word “introvert” conjures up an image of someone reading a book silently, or someone standing in solitude in a large group setting. Put quite simply, introverts are those who gain more energy...