# Public Education System

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**Created:** [June 21, 2006, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/public-education-system/13602 "2006-06-21T09:58:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 21, 2006, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/public-education-system/13602/27 "2006-06-21T10:48:48Z")

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> [@fairgentleman Z](#):
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> I heard they were going to change it to regents required by all students. When I took regents it was “optional”. That is a first step, but still Math III isn’t all that impressive/ challenging.
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> I took Math I in 8th grade.
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> I think it is unfair to not challenge our children to compete in a global market.

Regents is not optional.

When I took math in 12 grade it was considered Math IV

That is the math starting to be taught in 8th grade now.

I am fine with challenging my kids but testing does not challenge it does not make them learn and it does not tell us if a student is comprehending the material. We only have them because of the tests students overseas take.

Our country still produces on average more college graduates that came from the public education system percentage wise than any other country.

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