BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren Central High School students did not have a typical start to their week. Instead of studying math, science, English or history, they were hands-on fixing computers. 

What You Need To Know

  • Warren Central High School students spent their Monday morning fixing computers to prepare devices for Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) standardized testing

  • Problems with the Chromebooks can range from simple to complex, from broken screens and keyboards to new batteries

  • Kentucky Summative Assessments will be conducted on each school district’s last 14 days of the year

  • The tests measure students’ proficiency and progress on the state content standards

Students spent their Monday morning fixing computers to prepare devices for Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) standardized testing.

“These Chromebooks are broken; they’re not turning on," said Dustin Pitts, computer technician for Warren County Public Schools. "They have various problems, and they’re from every school across the district.”

Junior Surya Rasuli helped take apart screens by unscrewing the bolts on each corner of the laptop.

“After doing that, you can take the screen off," Rasuli said. "Then there’s a cable that connects the screen to the Chromebook, and you have to take that cable off. Just be careful with it, and then there’s the screen.”

Other technicians showed up for the event as well, including local technician Brett Jackson. He said problems with the Chromebooks can range from simple to complex, from broken screens and keyboards to new batteries.

“It could be something simple or could be something detailed like I’m doing currently," Jackson said. 

Kentucky Summative Assessments will be conducted on each school district’s last 14 days of their school year. The standardized test will measure students’ proficiency and progress on the state content standards. 

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