Kirov women oppose grades in physical education, art, music, and labor

      The State Duma previously suggested that the Ministry of Education and the Federal Service for Supervision of Education and Science assess the feasibility of changing the grading system for subjects such as physical education, visual arts, music, and technology. Opinions on this matter in Kirov are divided: 45% of respondents want to retain the five-point grading system, while 32% support transitioning to credit-based assessment.

      Men more often advocate for maintaining the traditional approach (51%). They believe that grades in these subjects help children develop, foster healthy competition, and stimulate interest. Women, on the other hand, more often support abandoning the point-based system (47%). In their view, creative and physical abilities are individual, and poor grades in such disciplines can unfairly lower students' overall academic performance and self-esteem.

      Age differences are also noticeable: youth under 35 favor a credit system, while residents over 35 support keeping the current grading scale.

      Parents of schoolchildren are also divided. Among mothers, 55% support the idea of a credit system: "My son has five in all subjects, but only three in rhythm," said one survey participant. Fathers mostly (60%) believe grades should stay as they are: "If the teacher is interested in teaching, children will be engaged and will strive for a five," commented one respondent.