End of course exams update

In May of 2009, I wrote about the need to move state standard math testing to an "end of course" exam. It's nice to see the state looking at the solution more seriously:

The changes proposed by the state Department of Education would require state tests at the end of algebra II and biology courses. Those courses are required to graduate, and the new tests would be worth a quarter of the grade for the courses. Required exams in geometry and chemistry or physics eventually would be added.

These proposed changes are very much a step in the right direction, in my opinion.

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