Long Island Schools Respond to Regents Exam Concerns
This year's Earth and Space Sciences and Biology Regents exams have faced criticism from local educators and parents due to content that did not align with the curriculum and contained errors. Several school districts have decided not to count these exam scores if they negatively affect students' final averages, citing concerns about fairness and accuracy. The exams included mistakes such as typographical errors and translation issues, leading to automatic credit for some questions and complaints from families. Despite assurances from the state Education Department about test alignment, many felt the exams did not accurately reflect student knowledge or preparation.
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