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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our DC experience is similar that some classes have no retakes allowed and those that do, have cannot get more than 3 so maxed out— so effectively if get 100%, get a 4.  If get 1 or 2, can retake to get a 3.  Hope enough parents go to voice concerns about system.[/quote]

An example from a math test today. There were five questions. Four out of five questions 100% correct. For one question, my DC got one part out of the four part question wrong. Grade on the entire test dropped to a B. Not an A- or B+, but a B. Pretty frustrating for my kid who is a super hard worker. They just want to give up at this point. It is just so much pressure for each test. [/quote]

4 correct questions out of 5 is 80%. Your child didn't get a B- they got a B. How is that unfair? I never got partial credit in high school math. I double checked and triple checked my work. [/quote]

I’d be surprised if other high schools aren’t giving partial credit. But kind of doubt it given the number of 4.6 GPAs. But if all the high schools are grading this way, then I have less of a problem. That seems fair to me. But I’m guessing Madison is an outlier on this. [/quote]

Just wanted to add that this is in a class with a teacher known for being excellent and not a harsh grader. So to me this is just a reflection of the grading program and not the teacher. [/quote]

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