The MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) season has rolled around the corner to measure schools’ ability to teach their students and what can be improved. The MCA is an annual test done in Minnesota...

Standardized testing is one of the most stressful things high schoolers experience. After juniors took the ACT a little over a week ago, they're not looking forward to even more testing. Now they are faced...

As Park approaches the spring testing season, Junior CC Peter said she is not excited for the block schedule and communication has not been clear.  “Block scheduling is kind of pointless, especially...

Throughout my high school years, one of the most daunting aspects has been standardized testing. Whether it be the ACT, SAT or MCA, standardized testing is present throughout many students' time in school....

As Park ends its first round of fully distance Measure of Academic Progress testing, testing coordinator Jami LaPray said Park will utilize its hybrid plan to help ensure any testing done in person will...

With hopes of motivating students to take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, head of the math department Elizabeth Huesing said the new policy could help increase the math grades for students who...