Seventh graders take reading tests

By DYLAN PRAUSER
Room 210 Staff Writer
Seventh graders are currently taking the Gates MacGinitie test.
"The test is important because it’s a method of determining comprehension and vocabulary reading levels for students" says Mrs. Linda Weaver. "It will also give the students their combined reading level because students should monitor how well they read and should continue to check their reading progress as they advance each grade level through their academic career.
"Students need this information because many newspapers are written in fifth grade reading level, but students are required to read textbooks that are written at their actual grade level," Mrs. Weaver said.
"The Gates MacGinitie test is also important because it determines a student’s reading level. Another important feature of the test is that it allows students to chart their reading level and they need to identify where they are in reading skills and set annual goals to achieve," said Mrs. Weaver. She also says that the data the administrators gather helps to determine which students can benefit from summer school and other special reading programs offered by the district.