Anonymous
01/16/2026 07:04
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This doesn’t seem like enough time to re-take 2 different unit tests from the quarter in the same subject.
FCPS math teacher here. The retakes are likely shortened versions of the original tests, so there should be plenty of time for 2 retakes in one block. This is a common practice amongst honors math teams. Feel free to contact the math dept admin if you would like to complain about the policy, but I would bet the most you would get is a sympathetic nod.
Do you believe this way follows the county policy? Do you raise the grades on all the previous unit tests based on this one retake then?
I think you misunderstood. There is not one retake -- instead, there are shortened retakes for each unit. And, yes, this clearly follows the county policy.
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:54
Subject: Retake question
I remember my students doing retakes in a noisy classroom where the other students were allowed to talk and goof off (because they weren't retesting, cough). Imagine trying to do your best on a test while the students around you are laughing and talking. It made it hard for my kids to concentrate. We're not in FCPS anymore, but I remember that happening in grade school, middle school, and high school.
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:53
Subject: Re:Retake question
Anonymous wrote:Total joke they can retake to 90. Lame.
There’s always one. Lame.
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:52
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This doesn’t seem like enough time to re-take 2 different unit tests from the quarter in the same subject.
FCPS math teacher here. The retakes are likely shortened versions of the original tests, so there should be plenty of time for 2 retakes in one block. This is a common practice amongst honors math teams. Feel free to contact the math dept admin if you would like to complain about the policy, but I would bet the most you would get is a sympathetic nod.
Do you believe this way follows the county policy? Do you raise the grades on all the previous unit tests based on this one retake then?
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:50
Subject: Re:Retake question
Total joke they can retake to 90. Lame.
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:50
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This doesn’t seem like enough time to re-take 2 different unit tests from the quarter in the same subject.
FCPS math teacher here. The retakes are likely shortened versions of the original tests, so there should be plenty of time for 2 retakes in one block. This is a common practice amongst honors math teams. Feel free to contact the math dept admin if you would like to complain about the policy, but I would bet the most you would get is a sympathetic nod.
I explained that myself earlier. I said I liked this way - it’s less time consuming for everyone.
Anonymous
01/15/2026 09:49
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:This doesn’t seem like enough time to re-take 2 different unit tests from the quarter in the same subject.
Did you not read my response right above yours? I literally explained that. It’s not actually full tests.
Anonymous
01/14/2026 17:40
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, you are correct that students are supposed to be able to retake any assessment on which they scored below a 90%. Limiting the students to cramming retakes in to one day also limits their opportunity to retake whatever assessment they need. I would reach out to the teacher first and just ask what the plan is for students who do not complete the retakes during that retake day. She may tell you that they can finish during advisory or something. If she tells you it all has to be done in 90 minutes or else it can't be done, then go up the chain. Any deviation from the grading and reporting guidelines has to be approved by the county. Perhaps they got it approved. Perhaps they didn't. But there should be consistency and the point of the policy is to make sure all students have the same opportunities. HOW they get those opportunities can vary from school to school but not the actual ability to retake any assessment they need to. They cannot deviate.
Wow I didn't know FCPS allowed up to 90. APS is up to 80 only.
The retake policy is a nightmare for the teachers especially in classes where tests are time consuming to grade.
It is better then last years 100, I would love for it to drop to 80 though.
Anonymous
01/14/2026 17:07
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:This doesn’t seem like enough time to re-take 2 different unit tests from the quarter in the same subject.
FCPS math teacher here. The retakes are likely shortened versions of the original tests, so there should be plenty of time for 2 retakes in one block. This is a common practice amongst honors math teams. Feel free to contact the math dept admin if you would like to complain about the policy, but I would bet the most you would get is a sympathetic nod.
Anonymous
01/14/2026 15:16
Subject: Retake question
Anonymous wrote:OP, you are correct that students are supposed to be able to retake any assessment on which they scored below a 90%. Limiting the students to cramming retakes in to one day also limits their opportunity to retake whatever assessment they need. I would reach out to the teacher first and just ask what the plan is for students who do not complete the retakes during that retake day. She may tell you that they can finish during advisory or something. If she tells you it all has to be done in 90 minutes or else it can't be done, then go up the chain. Any deviation from the grading and reporting guidelines has to be approved by the county. Perhaps they got it approved. Perhaps they didn't. But there should be consistency and the point of the policy is to make sure all students have the same opportunities. HOW they get those opportunities can vary from school to school but not the actual ability to retake any assessment they need to. They cannot deviate.
Wow I didn't know FCPS allowed up to 90. APS is up to 80 only.
The retake policy is a nightmare for the teachers especially in classes where tests are time consuming to grade.