So, teacher emailed and said she agreed he should be given credit for his story and addition sentence... but he can't get an "A" because he didn't do the drawing (they call it "modeling"). I am okay with that even though the "modeling" nonsense makes me crazy. Technically the test question asked for it and he didn't do it so ... She said specifically regarding the "modeling," "In math class, we are trying to ensure a deep understanding of all math concepts. At the primary level what might seem insignificant is actually an important cornerstone for future mathematical understandings. Modeling is one way that students can demonstrate this understanding." Uh okay... lets keep drawing squares and circles ad naseum in math class then to ensure that "deep understanding"... They have no idea how moronic they sound?