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Reply to "Is it time to end the 50% rule in math?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's done for equity reasons. Too many kids of certain groups were failing the grade because they weren't passing certain classes. This helps them move forward. I think it's highly unlikely MCPS will change this, considering the expected results regarding equity.[/quote] Your equity argument is getting tired. When all you have is a hammer... Source?[/quote] https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/10/30/standards-based-grading-teacher-pushback/ "A national effort to foster equity by easing grading..." I agree with OP we should get rid of the 50% rule, but I just don't think MCPS will do so, and "equity" is why.[/quote]
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