What do you think of the MCAS exam?
Do you think it’s an effective tool
for educational reform?
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I think it’s effective, but it shouldn’t be a requirement for graduation. I think it’s why so many kids drop out. If you don’t test well but get A’s, it shouldn’t be a requirement.
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Zuleika Soto
Teller
Dorchester
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I don’t agree with it. It’s extremely hard. They don’t really prepare us for it. How does that better one in life?
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Aaron
Store Manager
Dorchester
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No. They don’t change the questions they use from year to year. How can you test people like that?
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Sarina Plevins
Student
Mattapan
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Yes, to a certain extent. In a lot of aspects, it’s unfair, especially for special education students. They’re not taught what’s on the test, but they’re still held accountable.
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Avery Perry
Food Service Instructor
Dorchester
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I think there should be more programs to help people. Especially people who speak English as a second language. There should be more information to help parents help their children study.
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Jenny Cintron
Program Director
Dorchester
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The MCAS test is an appropriate tool to correct some of the defects in the education system, but we can’t really fix anything until we have all the proper tools: money, books and parental involvement.
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Bob Brown
Retired
Mattapan
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