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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Grade inflation means your kid gets all A's and doesn't deserve them.  This post makes no sense.  [/quote]

Grade inflation does not only mean all As. It can include As, Bs, or Cs. The inflation is relative to a student's performance. So if a student is really performing at a C-level, but the teacher is inflating it to a B, that is inflation.

I have no idea where you devised the definition that grade inflation is only inflation if it's all As. That's absurd.[/quote]

MCPS prohibits curving grades. It’s in the handbook. So no. That’s not true.  The grade is the grade - especially in elementary where an A isn’t related as much to a numerical value but an overall understanding.  A C actually considered satisfactory.  Even if parents don’t like it - C’s mean she’s getting the basics at least so far. So if she’s actually getting higher grades more often,  she’s doing ok with the teacher’s instruction.  MAP they have to figure it all out on their own. No help.  So big picture - Grading in elementary is not the same as secondary.  That’s where the math becomes more individualized. So she might end up in a grade -level math and that’s ok. They have many more supports and kids can catch up very easily and move up - even within the school year.  Secondary math teachers only focus on math - not math, reading, science, ect.  They will be able to identify specific areas where they want to see growth and will help target those areas if needed. There are also tutors available and math-support classes as well as resource if needed. It’s not all doom and gloom in public but try and be a little patient if you can. It’s a journey, not a race. [/quote]

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