Question #100
It's the 100th question, which begs for a serious Hmm Question.
Did the introduction of the Grading Curve to the United States educational system, help lower standards in literacy?
I was shocked when I came to the States to study and was asked by my fellow students to stop aiming for 100% on my tests because I was "bringing up the curve." I cringe when I realize a lot of people don't know the difference between effect and affect, they're and their, it's and its.
Why was the Grading Curve introduced? So less people would fail? I just don't understand lowering standards - the whole reason for standards is having goals to shoot for. Or maybe I just don't understand because I've never struggled in class (except for college physics).
Did the introduction of the Grading Curve to the United States educational system, help lower standards in literacy?
I was shocked when I came to the States to study and was asked by my fellow students to stop aiming for 100% on my tests because I was "bringing up the curve." I cringe when I realize a lot of people don't know the difference between effect and affect, they're and their, it's and its.
Why was the Grading Curve introduced? So less people would fail? I just don't understand lowering standards - the whole reason for standards is having goals to shoot for. Or maybe I just don't understand because I've never struggled in class (except for college physics).
posted by resigned idealist at 1:34 PM
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