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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d be fine with retakes if the test were different every time. Then the student would still be on the hook for the curriculum rather than performing sanctioned cheating.

In our school, the tests don’t change.[/quote]

And who has to write the new exam?

This is an unreasonable imposition on teachers (if teachers want to do it, fine)[/quote]

But obviously re-answering the same exact questions doesn't show same mastery as answering correctly the first time. This is why retests are a bad idea.[/quote]

Or students can just correct the incorrect answers and get partial credit. If it's a math problem, they still have to "show their work" to demonstrate how they got to the correct answer. So, isn't that like answering a new question? If it's a short answer or essay, they need to re-write it with more accurate information, better-supported statements, more complete responses. That also demonstrates better understanding of the material and information.
I don't see a problem with that. Indeed, I wish my kids would actually get their quizzes and exams back with sufficient comments from their teachers so that they CAN learn what they got wrong and why, and what they need to do to do better. A lot of quizzes are digital and "disappear" once submitted. Students just get a score, no information about what they got wrong or the ability to see the question and their response to try to figure out what they did/why they answered what they did, etc.

I've been opposed to "equitable grading" since I first heard of it. I will admit, however, that through the course of reading other's opinions and descriptions and experiences, that aspects of it are beneficial IF DONE RIGHT. Retaking multiple times per se isn't "doing it right." It's the feedback and correcting IN A TIMELY MANNER, including doing the assignments when they are assigned and due, that are beneficial.[/quote]

It’s been great for my kids. Certainly more motivating.

I support anything that keeps kids engaged and motivated. [/quote]

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