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  Case: Is Retesting Ethical?
We have started implementing retests at my school. If students make below a 70, they have the option to retest. Many feel as though a lot of retests would be fluffing the grade, for once they master that standard, we eliminate that low grade and only count the higher one. Is this the right mindset?
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This is something that could be argued on both ends. I would say this is ethical ASLONG as it is something that is being addressed with the lesson planning. If your lesson plans are not helping the students retain and understand the information, you can usually tell if the majority of the students are failing the tests. However, you need to have some accountability. If you have the option to retest all the time students might take advantage of this.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree this is a good solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 3:02 am
Rated By: ByGeDa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love the expanded solution made and would like to see how this would implement in the classroom
Rated On: October 30, 2021 8:42 pm
Rated By: DuvuHe