Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Art Cohly expresses his views on standardized testing. Julie Gibson concentrates on filling out her answer sheet correctly. Beginning with the reading test, Tom Wagner prepares for three hours of Tilling in ovals. What Is a Yearbook? 11

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Answer: A Test of Memory Skills On September 29, 1981, over 2,000 Danville High School students were given the Stanford Test of Academic Skills. The test was divided into four parts: reading, English, science and math. Students were allotted a 40 minute time period to complete each section. The results were used to compare DHS with other high schools across the country. This was only one of many tests students had to take during the year. While some tests require very little studying, other tests require a great deal of preparation. The former is most often characterized by the “quiz”. Many teachers use these short tests of knowledge to insure that students are keeping up. Sometimes students are given notice, but most often they aren’t. These little surprise tests are called “pop quizzes”. You never know when they will strike. Usually they occur the day after you had a practice or club meeting after school, errands to run, and a job where you worked from 5 until midnight Then you went home, fell into bed, and of course, didn’t read the chapter. The next day in class you’re hit with the “pop quiz”. Also in the category of “little studying required” is the “chapter” test. This test usually consists of the material you went over all week in class and now know by heart. Of course, you have to refresh your memory the night before with just a little studying. Some tests are very important and require a lot of time and studying. These are the ones that can make or break your grade. They are known as “cumulative” tests or the more important division — the “FINAL”. These tests cover a great deal of material taken from the text in the book, class notes and class lectures. Without a doubt “cumulative” tests and “FINALS” are the most important, and usually the time put into them is well worth it! Mr. Rottmann administers the TASK make-up test in the cafeteria. With her No. 2 pencil, Melissa Strader fills in the ovals on her answer sheet. Mary Meyer takes a last look at her notes before Mr. Hurst gives a quiz. Tim Ward erases his mistake. 10 What Is a Yearbook?

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Back: Jeff Landskroner, Mike Lamkin, Brett Springer, Brad Leighty, Mark Fredericks, Mike Shirey, Chris Heeren, Mike Small. Front: Troy Lemon, Dave Shank, Tom Wodetzki, Brad Hren, Mike Kortkamp, Mark Jenkins, Coach Steve Birky. 1981 State Championship Golf Team 12 State A A Golf Champs