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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There was already a thread about this, but yea, parents (like me) have been saying this for a few years now.

I swear, the so called experts in MCPS who come up with this stuff don't know anything about teens.[/quote]

MCPs did not make up the policy.   [/quote]

It is based on someone's idea that the 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 grading policy is more fair than a 0-100% grading policy. If this is a true statement, then 50% should be the lowest grade. Anything lower is a "punishment." (see link below)

I would argue if the 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 grading policy is the best way to grade. Do students need to learn a certain amount or gain a certain proficiency in order to successfully move onto the next level? That might be a better question to discuss.

However, as stated above, it is correct that MCPS did not make up the policy. Instead, they decided to follow a policy that someone else made up based on what they thought would be best.

https://gradingforlearning.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the_case_against_zero.pdf
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