“The freshmen didn’t have a big standardized test before,” said Karigan, “The sophomores took the PLAN, juniors took the PSAT, and seniors took the SAT and ACT. Westminster decided to begin giving the ERBs to students this year, believing it could help prepare them for tests like the SAT and ACT. Almost any sort of video or music streaming had to be blocked for both teachers and students to make sure there was enough bandwidth for the tests. Having so many people getting online in one spot used up much of the school’s bandwidth. In the arena, there were just wires everywhere,” said Karigan. “Everyone had their own computer and their own account to use. Instead of being a normal Scantron test, the ERBs were taken online. Used mostly by private schools, the ERB ranks the overall score of one school with other schools in their area, and each individual student who takes the test. The ERB tests are a series of timed multiple choice tests covering things such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, algebra, and science. By looking at the results, we can see where our curriculum is strong and where it needs improving,” said Kathy Karigan, one of the upper-school guidance counselor’s overseeing the tests. “The ERB tests were meant to test the curriculum more than the students. This week, the middle schoolers will be taking the test, with 7th graders testing in the morning and 8th graders testing in the afternoon. Last week, the freshmen took ERB tests in the arena during the morning. Chrissy Talent, Staff Writer | SeptemFreshmen take ERB testing in the Arena
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