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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2000
Page
12
Regents English tests measure listening vocabulary spelling reading and writing. The old three hour exam ended in 1999 and the new six hour version continues. Students must score at least 65 to graduate this year with M credit and 85 for D distinction.
An outline discusses AGE based on average grade enrollment used by the state to determine funding for Regents course eligibility. It mentions tested percentages and actual exam takers. The material transitions to a school-to-work seminar task citing Chuck Noll on workplace management and writing a report with direct quotes.
Staff writer Paul Riede explains Onondaga High School's Regents English results reveal two metrics: percent tested and AGE average grade enrollment. With 123 students taking the exam but only 88 passing, state calculation yields 126 percent of AGE, illustrating reporting quirks and their impact on school performance.
The article explains that average grade enrolment estimates eligible Regents exam takers and notes that reported scores by tested percentage overlook how many eligible students enroll. It contrasts schools that limit Regents access with those that expand it, warning that comparisons must account for program variances and advising to consult school officials for details.
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