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...practically, it has been found that in most subjects, except the exact sciences, a relative standard is the only useful one--that is, the best men are given A's, the worst E's, and B's. C's and D's are dealt out following roughly a standardized grade-curve. With an absolute standard, it is conceivable that no one should attain an A or an E; with the relative standard, it is inconceivable...
Thus far, the path of the critic has been smooth. But the question, what uniform basis can be employed, is not easy to answer. For most subjects, however, the absolute, standard can be eliminated at once--it is utterly inapplicable. This leaves only the relative grading--which is equally inapplicable to such courses as mathematics, where an absolute rating is not only possible but imperative. And even in the other courses, a relative grade-curve has ineradicable defects. The Freshmen, for example are required to have three C's and one D to avoid probation; if they chance...
This merely illustrates one of the cases in which a standard grade-curve must inevitably work hardship to those who are near the danger line. But the conclusion ought to be obvious. If no system can be devised for distributing grades justly and on exactly the same basis - grades cannot be fairly used to decide either discipline or distinction...
...Students of the first three groups will be placed upon the Dean's List unless they are under discipline. The basis of ranking is the number of required courses, ordinarily four. In case a student takes more than the required courses, his group will be determined by his highest grades; that is, the extra courses will be considered those in which his grades are lowest with the single exception that if English is prescribed the grade in English must be included. Dropped and readmitted Freshmen will be ranked on the basis of four courses including prescribed English...
...four-courses basis are: One, 4 A's; Two, 2 A's and two B's; Three, 4 B's Four, 2 B's and 2 C's; Five, 4 C's; Six, men ineligible for a higher group who meet their requirements. In all cases, the average grade is considered; an A and a C, for example, will count...