<p>@Sylvan8798 - I agree that allowing for tests to be re-taken is a terrible idea that creates a lot of ancillary problems. I think it all comes down to (as I pointed out in intial post #59) the fact that grading in this country is more heavily weighted on things that don’t actually evaluate how well a student learned something. If it were up to me I’d make all schools follow the model that a lot schools abroad have where tests (non-multiple choice) account for the largest % of your final grade with homework/other projects having some impact on your grade but not determining it. Will it lead to grade deflation…absolutely…will more kids be held back…definitely…but will students actually end up learning the material and be more prepared for the realities of college…most likely.</p>