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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 30, 1991 - THREE School board hears overview of test results Todd Sherer earns degree Morrow County School District third grade level. At the 11th grade D irector of Curriculum Mike level, in Helix (Griswold High) Wsiaki, at an October 21 school however, the scores had droppped board meeting, presented an over significantly to -1 in reading, -2 in view of the results of the first literature, -3 in math, -5 in listening statewide assessment program of and -6 in study skills. Socio school children conducted last economic standings for Helix 11th spring. graders had dropped too, to 178. Wsiaki said that the results may be For area fifth graders, test results difficult to interpret and apply, but were as follows: some elements that many educators Heppner: reading, literature, believed skewed previous test results listening and study skills -1, math -3 have been considered in the new (SES 547); statewide test. Wsiaki said that com lone: reading -I, literature + 2, plaints that children had not been math and listening -2, study skills 0 taught the same things did not app (SES 639); ly in this test because students were Sam Boardman: reading and all taught the same curriculum. literature -4, math -6, listening -2, Socio-economic standings of the and study skills -3 (SES 112); schools were also factored in. Each A.C. Houghton: reading and study grade in each school has its own skills -6, literature -4, math -8, socio-economic standing (SES), bas listening +1 (SES 230). ed on the percentage of free and State averages in fifth graders reduced lunches served, attendance were 214 in reading and math, 213 and mobility. In the junior and senior in literature, 207 in listening and 210 high schools, parents’ education was in study skills. Proficiency was also a factor in the SES. 204-222 in reading and literature, Wsiaki said that the significance of 207-225 in math, 203-221 in study deviations from the state norms has skills and 199-217 in listening. not been determined. He added, Eighth graders were: however that the new test is “ very lone: reading and listening +4, political, very visible and very con literature + 5. math and study skills troversial.” Students were tested in reading, literature, math, listening and study skills in grades three, five, eight and 11 Their test scores were compared with all other students in the state in the same grades on a scale of zero to 300. The results from individual schools were also compared within a comparison group-schools with sim ilar socio-economic levels. Statewide comparisons often differed from group comparisons. For exam ple. a school that was below average in statewide comparisons may have been above average in its com parison group and vice-versa, said Wsiaki. Heppner and lone Elementary third graders scored two points over the state average of 201 in reading, while Sam Boardman Elementary was at level and A.C. Houghton Elementary was four points below level. Socio-economic rankings, however, ranged from a low of 83 at SBE. to 189 at ACH, 506 at HES and 562 at 1ES for third grade classes. State averages for third Deacon H eidem an rushes for grade classes were 200 in literature, By Anne Morter 197 in math, 200 in listening and 206 The lone Cardinals thrashed the in study skills. Proficiency was cellar-dwelling Echo Cougars 77-40 190- 208 in reading and literature, 191- 209 in math, 192-210 in study in their homecoming game played skills and 189-207 in listening Basic last Friday night, Oct. 25 in lone. (partial mastery) was below those The Cards jumped out to a 29-0 first figures and advanced (superior quarter lead and never looked back as they coasted to the win. achievement) above them. lone racked up 506 yards on the HES third graders ranked +1 in literature, math, listening and study ground and 180 yards in the air for a total of 686 yards of total offense. skills. lone third graders were -1 in Mac Lovett was the leading rusher literature, math and study skills and with 141 yards followed closely by Deacon Heideman with 137. 0 (at level) in listening. Sam Boardman third graders rank Quarterback David Wagenblast ed +1 in literature, -3 in math, -1 completed eight passes for 83 yards as well as running for three of the in listening and -3 in study skills. A.C. Houghton third graders Cards' touchdowns. In this high- ranked -5 in literature, -4 in math, scoring contest, both teams scored -2 in listening and -8 in study skills. heavily on the big plays. lone tallied Of area schools, including those in just seven first downs and Echo eight Heppner, lone, Boardman, Her- in the game. The Cardinals will finish out their miston, Pendleton, Umatilla, Echo, Milton-Freewater. Stanfield. Ukiah, season next Friday against Pilot Rock and Helix, Helix third undefeated and league leading Sher graders scored dramatically higher- man County. The game will played -with a +13 in reading, +12 in in Moro. Sherman has already lock literature and math, +7 in study ed up the number one play-off spot skills and 0 in listening. Helix has from the Big Sky Conference. Con a socio-economic level of 531 at the don downed Wheeler 50-32 on Fri- + 3, (SES 245); Heppner Junior High: reading -1, literature, listening and study skills 0, and math +1 (SES 289); Columbia Jr. High, Irrigon: reading -3, literature and listening -2, math -4, study skills -5 (SES 70). State averages for eighth graders were 227 in reading and literature, 228 in math, 226 in listening and 221 in study skills. Proficiency was 216-234 in reading literature, 221-239 in math, 213-231 in study skills and 209-227 in listening Eleventh graders: lone High School: reading +2, literature + 1 , math +4, listening + 3, and study skills +8 (SES 189); Heppner High School: reading and math -3, literature -2, listening -4 and study skills -8 (SES 173); Riverside High School, Board- man: reading, literature and math 0, listening -3 and study skills -5 (SES 24). State averages for 11th graders were 231 in reading, 233 in literature and math and 230 in listening and study skills. Proficiency was 223-241 in reading literature, 229-247 in math, 223-241 in study skills and 225-243 in listening. Washington State University has announced that Todd Sherer, lone, has earned a doctor of philosophy degree in pharmacology and tox- icology during the 1991 summer session. He is the son of Dick and Margo Sherer of lone. Holly Rebekah elects officers By Delpha Jones Holly Rebekah Lodge met on Thursday evening, Oct. 24 for the regular meeting with NG Kathy Tellechea presiding. The main business of the evening was the elec tion of officers with the following elected: NG Kathy Tellechea; VG Leila Palmer; •; secretary-Delpha Jones; treasurer-Virginia Peck; and three-year trustee-Annetta Padberg. The group has three new members to be initiated at Pauline Lodge in Pendleton Thursday, Nov. 7 where they will be given the degree. This will start with a potluck dinner and all Rebekahs are invited. The follow ing meeting will be Nov. 21 and will be the Thanksgiving dinner for all Rebekahs, Oddfellows and families. The Lexington Oddfellows met recently for the purpose of election of officers and to complete the plans for roofing the hall. The election found the following elected to take office: NG Robert Taylor; VG Ed Murty; secretary-Lyle Peck; and treasurer-C ecil Jones. These members meet the same night as the Rebekahs and will join them on Nov. 21 for the annual Thanksgiving din ner and meeting. Boys and girls fourth grade and older, who like the outdoors are in vited to participate in a new 4-H out door club. Club members will par ticipate in various outdoor activities selected by the members and as well as indoor activities preparing them and will have a chance to work for their hunter’s safety and first aid cards. An organization meeting will be held at Kate’s Pizza, Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Another 4-H club, a crafts group for girls 4th grade and up will have an organizational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. at Kate’s. Those interested are invited to “ come with ideas.” For more information on both clubs call Mycal Osmin 676-5582 after 4 p.m. Did You Know... We carry -Cassette Tapes? -Blank VCR tapes? We are happy to special order TAPES & CD's. See our “top 150 ” ’list today! Friends and Relatives are cordially invited to attend “ 80th” Birthday Party Honoring Mildred Wright Sunday November 3, 1991 2-4 p.m. lone thrashes Echo 77-40 Two new 4-H clubs to form at the home of Mark & Tami Rietmann ^ Maiuup D/uuj (No gifts please) 217 N. Main 676-9158 DUCKS UNLIM ITED (? ** Heppner Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction Friday, November 8th 5:30 Social Hour 7:00 Dinner Heppner Elks Lodge Photo by Wayne Hams some of his 137 yards Tickets may be purchased at Van Marter & Kahl Insurance. 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