Over half of Chita's moms support scrapping physical education, labor, music, and PE assessments.
In the city of Chita, a poll conducted by SuperJob has sparked a lively debate among school parents regarding the potential alteration of the grading system for creative subjects such as art, physical education (PE), music, and labor.
The poll results suggest that every second school parent in Chita supports the idea of adopting a pass/fail system, with 55% of mothers advocating for this change. However, most residents over 35 continue to favour the current 5-point grading system.
Women argue that not all children are equally strong in sports, music, or drawing, and low grades in these subjects can negatively impact their overall performance. On the other hand, men believe that the 5-point system encourages development and competition in creative subjects, and success depends on teacher motivation and approach.
Despite the local discussion, there is no publicly reported trend or initiative in Russia to alter grading systems specifically for creative subjects in schools. Current educational policy discussions focus on broader reforms, such as higher education reforms, language curriculum adjustments, and alignment with economic needs.
The individual Yekaterina Kochneva, who resides in Chita, has not made any public statements regarding this matter. The search results do not provide any data, surveys, or commentary addressing the views of different demographics or genders on this specific issue.
It is worth noting that the poll results do not provide information about the current grading system in schools outside of Chita, nor do they specify the exact percentage of school parents who prefer the 5-point system or support the change in grading system.
This debate in Chita underscores the ongoing conversation about education policy and the role of grading systems in fostering creativity and academic success. As the discussion continues, it will be interesting to see if this local debate extends to a broader national conversation about education policy in Russia.
In the midst of this debate, some parents in Chita advocate for a pass/fail system in creative subjects, citing its potential to prevent negative self-perception due to lower grades, thereby promoting personal growth and learning. However, others believe the current 5-point system spurs education-and-self-development by fostering competition in creative fields, which depends on the teacher's motivation and approach.
