From ABC7 New York · · 1m 20s
Baldwin students welcome Regents exam shift
New York is moving to make Regents exams optional, and Baldwin students are already testing what could replace them.
In brief
New York is moving to make Regents exams optional, and Baldwin students are already testing what could replace them. New York’s Class of 2028 may graduate without five required Regents exams, with projects and presentations counted as proof of learning. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Students question Regents
Baldwin High students who have taken five or six Regents exams are not sold on the tests as the best proof that they understand a subject.
“I've taken about five to six regents”
Baldwin tests alternatives
The district is one of several on Long Island piloting assessments that go beyond traditional exams, with projects and presentations built into classes.
Projects replace some tests
In Baldwin’s senior experience class, core subjects are mixed together. Students show what they know at the end of each unit instead of only taking a test.
“Instead of a traditional test”
State rules are changing
The New York State Board of Regents plans to drop the five required Regents exams as a graduation rule for the Class of 2028. The tests would become optional.
Pressure could ease
Students said they support the change, especially because many already face multiple AP exams. They see less Regents pressure as more room to focus.
“ease the stress off students”
Rosa backs the shift
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said the exams can block public school students. The new model would give districts more ways to measure learning.
“It is an absolute barrier”
The bottom line
New York’s Class of 2028 may graduate without five required Regents exams, with projects and presentations counted as proof of learning.
