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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I think that one of the advantages of the new grading system is that it foils the idea that you should do your best so that you get a good grade, and another one of the advantages is that it foils the idea that how well you do is related to how well other people do.[/quote]

Wow, I couldn't disagree more. First, why on earth would anyone want to foil the idea that you should do your best to get a good grade? I understand that from the county's perspective it only matters that a high enough % of students achieve proficiency. This is their goal and not in the interest of the individual student. An individual student should learn how to do their best and that putting forth effort is the way to succeed. This is one of the most important messages that you can develop in students. Achievement doesn't just come from genetic luck, its merit driven.

The new grading system doesn't do anything differently in terms of comparative data. The new grading system provides less information on the individual student's performance which is where the problem exists. Neither system provided comparative data. Frankly, comparative data is actually a good measurement. Its often used to identify learning disabilities. [/quote]

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