"Not only are students chronically absent from classes, Flushing teachers claimed, but many students who do attend class don't participate in classwork or complete homework assignments. Students regularly fail tests and other assignments, teachers continued, but still receive passing grades even if they fail the New York State Regents Exams. According to the teachers, the passing rate for their classes last year was around 70%, but only 30% of those students passed the Regents. It's a huge disparity, another teacher said."
"In an email sent to QNS on Jan. 5, the New York City Public Schools Form said it was actively investigating this specific math grading issue. At New York City Public Schools, rigorous academic instruction is a top priority, a spokesperson for the NYCPS wrote. To support this, we have a robust, publicly available grading toolkit that schools use to create their individual grading policy."
Teachers at Flushing High School report that the grading system leads to students passing math classes despite failing tests and New York State Regents exams. Teachers describe chronic absenteeism, low participation, incomplete homework, and regular test failures. Teachers say attempts to raise concerns with the math assistant principal and the principal went unanswered. Teachers reported class pass rates near 70% while only about 30% passed the Regents. New York City Public Schools is investigating the specific math grading issue and referenced a publicly available grading toolkit. Teachers say student effort is discouraged and worry the practice sets a bad precedent.
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