TACHS case studies
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TACHS stands for the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools, an entrance examination used by many Catholic secondary schools, primarily in and around New York City, as one part of their admissions decisions. It is taken by students in their final year of elementary or middle school who plan to enter ninth grade at a participating Catholic high school. The test is not a credential you earn; it is a screening instrument that schools combine with records, recommendations, and sometimes interviews. The exam is multiple choice and samples four areas: Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, and Ability, which covers verbal and quantitative reasoning. The TACHS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,835 words.
1School Start Time Debate: Weighing Two Sources
A student council is debating whether to move the school start time from 7:45 a.m. You are on the research committee.
561 words, about 3 min2Editing a Scholarship Essay Conclusion
A student is revising a short scholarship essay before submitting it to a local foundation. The draft paragraph reads: 'Every since I joined the robotics club, I have learned that solving a problem is more harder than it looks.
565 words, about 3 min3Field Trip Buses, Vans, and a Tight Budget
The eighth grade is planning a field trip for 148 students and 12 chaperones. The bus company has two vehicle types: a bus seats 48 passengers and costs 420, and a van seats 15 passengers and costs 190.
575 words, about 3 min4Scheduling Four Tutoring Sessions
You are helping a student council schedule four peer-tutoring sessions during the week before exams. The sessions are Math, Reading, Writing, and Science.
537 words, about 3 min5Comparing Two Tutoring Center Bills
A student needs at least 8 hours of tutoring before a placement test. Center A charges a 25 registration fee plus 20 per hour, but it gives a 10% discount on the hourly charge for any package of 8 or more hours.
597 words, about 3 min