The swim and water polo teams are diving for some local and international scholarships as well as keeping good GPAs by balancing both studies and
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Con: Professors Displaying Grades
As college students, we are used to getting our information as quickly as possible, which is why it can be frustrating to wait for professors
Pro: Professors Displaying Grades
In today’s current environment, many students feel at ease as their grades remain private to the rest of their peers. However, the feeling of content
Withdrawing is better than taking a fail
Some people think receiving a W on their transcript is like becoming Hester Prynne marked with an ‘A’ in The Scarlet Letter. Except in this
Drop fails aren’t as bad as W’s
The big question that comes to mind by many students is, “Should I take a fail or drop and get a W?” It’s a big
Participation shouldn’t be graded
Class participation shouldn’t be mandatory for a student’s grade. Not only is it too ambiguous to grade, but it also punishes and creates a hostile
Better Grade, Better Aid
Trying to qualify for financial aid is one of the most crucial things when continuing on to secondary education, which is why financial aid should
Con: Teachers grading on a curve
Grading on the curve is a method of grading that is based on letter grades that are distributed on a bell curve. Typically, for an
Pro: Teachers grading on a curve
Grading on a curve is a highly useful tool that all professors should utilize in their classes. Procedures that are used to grade on a