[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