Georgia’s standardized tests could count for a lower share of high school course grades after a 9-3 vote on Wednesday by the state Board of Education.
Until now, districts had to count end-of-course exams in algebra, American literature and composition, biology and U.S. History for at least 20% of a public school student’s grade in those courses. Now, districts may choose to lower that share to a minimum of 10%.
The changes take effect for the upcoming school year.
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