Thank you for your article, Bebe. I heard similar stories from friends who are teachers and it's sad to see such a breakdown of respect. This line reminded me of a Medium article I found today you might find interesting, as it nails this exact point: https://medium.com/@newyorkteacher/guessing-c-for-every-answer-is-now-enough-to-pass-the-new-york-state-algebra-exam-93bac55b3e24.