The National Federation of Teachers of Quebec (FNEEQ-CSN) also wishes to begin a “reflection” on the university admissions process. But first, she calls for a moratorium on the new calculation of the R rating.
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The FNEEQ-CSN thus supports the Fédération étudiante collégiale du Québec (FECQ), which released its opinion on Tuesday on the selection process for quota-limited baccalaureate programs, obtained by The Press. She called for a “rigorous investigation” into the college performance rating.
Revised in 2017, the R rating is the subject of criticism from college stakeholders. The FNEEQ-CSN reiterates its request to institute a moratorium on the new calculation of the R rating until analyzes can shed light on its impact. She made the request in 2019 after simulations detected a significant variation in the R rating depending on the strength of the group.
However, the pandemic has added “a new layer of variability” in its calculation, argues Yves de Repentigny, vice-president, CEGEP grouping of the FNEEQ-CSN. Between distance courses and face-to-face courses, open book exams and educational accommodations, a “large number of dimensions” can have an “influence” on the R score.
Already, in normal times, the way of evaluating students will vary from one college to another for the same course. With the effect of the pandemic, what is the R rating worth?
Yves de Repentigny, vice-president, FNEEQ-CSN CEGEP group
The FECQ’s recommendation was part of a plan to reform the university admissions process which would take place, in particular, by diversifying selection methods such as interviews and cover letters.
The FNEEQ-CSN finds the proposal “interesting” and also militates in favor of a “broader reflection” on the process of admission to university. “It doesn’t mean to completely discard the R-score. It’s a measuring tool, but when it’s the only tool in the trunk, shouldn’t there be others? asks Mr. de Repentigny.