Do-Over Debate - Should Poor Pupils Be Made to Repeat Grades? | People
- 11 years ago
Repeating a grade gives weaker pupils a chance, say advocates. Detractors counter that having pupils repeat grades wastes time and hurts children's feelings. The newly elected SPD/Green government of the state of Lower Saxony has rekindled debate by announcing that it plans to discontinue the practice.It may want to consult with the city-state of Hamburg, which has experience with both approaches.