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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Junior Nolaan Kouame steps out of a classroom after taking the MCA test April 17. Juniors are expected to take the math and science sections of the MCA, and sophomores take the reading assessment.

MCA measures learning

Kayleigh Bishop April 29, 2025

Every year during April, the state of Minnesota requires students to take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students are tested on their knowledge in the subjects of math, reading and science....

Junior Calvin Otos gets ready to take the MCA during biology March 26. All juniors took the MCA during the block scheduling.

Standardized testing returns

Serena Bovee, Copy Editor April 1, 2024

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...

In or out

In or out

Ari Lissauer, Photo Editor March 20, 2024

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...

Standardized testing beneficial

Standardized testing beneficial

Sam Swisher May 16, 2021

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....

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