Here's a link to think about when it comes to grading practices in modern America...https://vimeo.com/287666801 Thanks to Mike Flint of CATV 6 (and Robinhood Radio in CT) Likely everyone has a story about a grade they either felt they earned or got unfairly. As Dr. Grusky explains, there are a few main grading programs dominating the American school culture and in general they combine 'apples and oranges'...'ability and effort' which really may not reflect a person's knowledge or abilities accurately..
.He shares that in Canada, a few different metrics are used which more clearly reflect