[Vision2020] 72% of New York State 12th Graders Fail Regents Math Exam. Test Will Be Regraded.

Dale Courtney dmcourtn@moscow.com
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 07:31:20 -0700


John Harrell wrote: 

> 72% of New York State 12th Graders Fail Regents Math Exam. 
> Test Will Be Regraded. 

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> It seems a lot of this "regrading", or "normalizing of 
> tests", are taking place.

And this is what standardized testing is supposed to prevent -- setting a
standard. 

But look at it this way, John -- at least the kids won't *feel* like
failures, and their self-esteem will remain intact. 

Best,
Dale