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Should students fail a grade in school when they fail all of their core…
Should students fail a grade in school when they fail all of their core subjects?
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Did you know that students who fail their core subjects and are required to repeat a grade are more likely to drop out of high school and less likely to attend post-secondary education?
Most employers look for academic success in core subjects as a basic filter for hiring employees.
English, math and science provide us with the foundations for life, while it may not seem obvious to someone who (for example) struggles with math but excels in the creativity of design and art, math is in fact an essential part of design: counting, measuring, and converting makes the whole process result in something visually impressive.
History and Background
Egerton Ryerson is the founding father of Canadian curriculum development. He is widely regarded as the most influential person behind creating the public school system in Canada.
Formal education was brought to Canada by Loyalists and other American immigrants who had a stronger tradition of education than what existed in New France.
The Core Curriculum was originally developed as the main curriculum used by Columbia College of Columbia University in 1919.
Canada is known to have one of the best education systems in the world and it is mandatory to attend from about the age of 6 years old to 18 years old.
Complete Canadian Curriculum is an integrated curriculum workbook that covers four key subject areas in the first-grade curriculum: Math, English, Social Studies, and Science.
Argument #2: Learning core subjects gives graduates a larger range of career options.
Graduates have more educational and career options because they will graduate better educated and prepared with a wide range of knowledge of different subjects and topics.
Math, science, literature, and social studies are essential in almost every career choice, even if it is not the major you took.
The core curriculum/subjects defines the essential knowledge that a university believes that all students, regardless of major, should have.
Thesis Statement
Students should fail a grade when they fail all of their core subjects as learning and passing their core subjects are necessary to improve, demonstrate a full understanding of their education, and move on in school.
Students should be held back a grade when they fail all of their core subjects as learning and understanding core subjects teaches students skills that are necessary to prepare them for future jobs and careers and gives them an open mindset.
Student's should have to re-do a grade if they fail all of their core subjects as not being able to pass so many important subjects shows that they are not ready to move on to the next grade and may require extra help or more time to understand the topics taught in their current grade before moving onto the next one.
Argument #3: Pushing students ahead to the next grade before they are ready or prepared to learn the material for it has proven to be regrettable.
Passing a student onto the next grade before they're ready encourages children to score well on their tests, instead of teaching them the primary goal of learning.
The NCLB act holds students to the same state-dictated achievement standards, regardless of their intelligence and ability level, native language and socioeconomic status.
The NCLB act, or the No Child Left Behind act has not been very effective in improving education, particularly in high schools, as proven by combined results of standardized exams since the act’s establishment.
Argument #1: Learning core subjects helps students build and prepare important life skills.
Many jobs look for good grades in core subjects as it shows that you don't slack off in school, therefore meaning you probably won't slack off at work and work hard, giving you a better chance of being hired.
Learning core subjects requires a lot of adaptation and thinking, which are two of the most sought out skills by employers- adaptability and critical thinking,.
Since core subjects are usually disliked and many students have a difficult time with learning them, passing them will build willingness to learn, thinking skills, and a positive attitude.
Specialized Information
Core subjects are mandatory classes all students are required to complete to reach graduation requirements in the subject areas of English, math, science, and social studies.
Core subjects are always essential to an academic degree, but they are not necessarily fundemental to your major.
English language arts, social studies, math, and science (core subjects) are required to be taught in Alberta's core curriculum by the government.
Failing your core subjects results in a higher chance of failing your overall grade in school, as core subjects have a heavier weight on them than other subjects do in most cases.