Gpa Vs Grades

For the duration of my high school years I have had my fair share of bad grades, just as any student has. An “F” on a vocabulary test, “D” on a math quiz, or even getting a “C” on my midterm exams is all failures to me. I will be the first to admit that I have never been the top- ranked 4.0 student, but getting a

In his article “College Students Need to Toughen Up, Quit Their Grade Whining”, Robert Schlesingner addresses the emerging issue of grade inflation, and more specifically, the greater sense of entitlement that seems to prevail in the modern scholastic realm. Mr. Schlesingner begins his address by presenting his background and what standards and expectations were common during his time through both lower-level education and college. During his time [time in what?], a grade of C represented “adequate” or average work, B correlated with “an above average job”, and obtaining an A required “spectacular” performance by the student. [more concise] However, as cited by Mr. Schlesingner, an investigation by the University of California-Irvine seems to indicate that the values of each letter grade has changed, at least in the mind of the modern student with more students now believing that A’s and B’s should be more easily obtained and that the amount of effort put into a task should be considered when grading. Next, Mr. Schlesingner presents his opinions on this topic of grade inflation and the proper influence of student effort on grade. To conclude,

To start, a risk I have taken was to achieve straight A's in high school. The value of straight A's didn't appeal to me until the last semester of my sophomore year. Henceforth, before that time, I enjoyed the phrase "D's equal diplomas". It was unwise of me to think this way, and unfortunate that it took so long for me to move away from this mentality. Accordingly, I began second semester of sophomore year, by making sure I took good notes, actually study for tests, and ensuring I didn't procrastinate. It was a hard semester, and unfortunately, I did not get straight A's. Conversely, my effort did show, and stood out to many of my teachers. I was happy with my progress and knew I could eventually get straight A's. Furthermore, my junior year

If students have a high GPA, it will help them with life skills in the future. A certain life skill might be organization. Being organized helps you find all the things you need for a job or

All throughout my education I have put forth my best effort, though it did not come easy. I learned early on in school that good grades do not come with little effort; you must put in the time and energy for decent grades because academic success is not a gift. It is a reflection of hard work and perseverance. I have been rewarded for my hard work with a 4.0 GPA and the respectable eleventh spot in my class rank.

Some students are able to show their true talent and intelligence just through their high school transcripts. These students that have worked hard: achieved their 4.0 GPA, graduated with honors, and are on their way to a college of their choosing. I myself, have achieved a less than stellar GPA. Always ending the semester with a B or C has put me into a predicament when applying to colleges; not knowing if you’re going to get in or not makes for a mess of anxiety. Myself having an average GPA but being able to score in the 77th percentile on the SAT shows that I have the ability to do more than what my report card says about my intellectual ability. Knowing that my GPA is still very important when applying to colleges I have redone classes

    It's June, and another graduating class is hoping, among other things, to achieve high grades. Of course, "high" is a subjective target. Originally a "C" meant average; today however, the expectations and pressures to give and receive "A's" and "B's" takes its toll on teachers and students alike. This nullifies the value of the traditional grading scale and creates a host of entirely new problems. The widespread occurrence of grade inflation seriously affects the credibility of secondary and post-secondary education in America.

Alfie Kohn, author of “From Degrading to De-grading”, discussed the negative psychological effects that grades have on students. School should be used to educate people and strengthen their mind so that they can more easily learn to deal with specific challenges they will face throughout their life. There are two articles that agree with the views of Mr. Kohn, “Higher Education” by Howard R. Pollio and “Do Grades Do Any Good?” by Jessica Ellis. The articles that were chosen describe the importance of removing or replacing the grading system.

Robert Fried, professor of education at Northwestern University described in his book The Game of School the situation that some students are in with their education as that, “The environment of most schools regularly produces a crop of ‘losers’, either temporary or permanent. Temporary losers… are children whose talents go mostly unrecognized by their teachers and fellow students“ This is very important because if someone is depressed about who they are in school, grades it is extremely important for them to realize that they are not necessarily doomed to failure for the rest of their lives. There is a not insignificant chance of them fitting into the “temporary loser” category, in which case they can succeed in the real world. I have had several classes so far where the grades I get do not reflect my competence with the subject. It isn’t the student’s fault that this happens because it is the responsibility of the teacher to give relevant grades and the school system’s responsibility to allow the teachers to give relevant grades for their students. As I have the same teachers as my peers, it is not unreasonable to assume that it must be the same with them too. If this is the case, then it is important to keep in mind that the class grades might be misleading as to how successful you will be

Through your high school years you are judged on every test, every homework assignment and every group discussion. After the hard working student who received their senior year their GPA and find that because of their ranking they can not go to the school of their dreams because they failed to achieve the top ten percent of their class, that makes their work in school worth anything. However ranking is rather antiquated, it is just a number. Class rank doesn't always take into consideration the type of class, the type of effort that the student put into their class work and the extra intangibles that help make up that student.

Many people may think GPA is important as it does define so much in a college setting. While some programs need a set GPA to come into them, and other programs course context make it hard to maintain a high GPA.

A very common question asked nowadays is whether college students should receive cash rewards for getting good grades at school. Personally, I think they should because there’s one thing that every single person wants, money. I often think to myself, would I strive for higher grades if I received more than just the high marks and the satisfaction of doing well. Students will aim higher and work harder if they receive something that they actually want.

We live in a world where your worth in school is determined by your grades. All students strive for that magic number featured in countless movies, books, and tv shows. The 4.0. But what does a 4.0 really mean? Does it mean that you are a good student, or does it mean that you have learned how to work the system? The difficulty of the course, the standards the teachers hold their students to, and the amount of grade inflation all contribute to this so called “system”. It would seem that those who do the best in school know how to work it. So how can we make school less about beating the system and more about the academics, and how can we make grades more universally fair for everyone?

Trying to maintain good grades is very important when in school. Having grades like “A’s” and “B’s” for example will result in having many educational opportunities and rewards. Colleges, job companies, or scholarship committees will review grades and other information on a school transcript to see if that student is eligible and satisfy the requirements needed. GPA stands for grade point average, so the higher the grade, the higher the GPA will climb up. This results in getting more money for college if the grade point average is an excellent score. There are some events and programs that reward students for having high and excellent grades. The National Honor Society is one of those programs. In order for a student’s grade to stay on top, completing school assignments are an essential way to do so. It’s not possible to get through or even pass a class without completing assignments. Usually, the class expectations will say for example quizzes are twenty-five percent, homework or classwork is fifteen percent, and tests are forty percent when it comes to grading work. What if the student just focuses on the bigger percentage? Even though the bigger percent has more impact on a student’s grade, the smaller grade percentages can still affect the student if it has not been completed at all because it adds up and it still badly affects the grade. This is why completing assignments are important. Participation in a class setting will improve a student’s grade because getting involved in the class discussions will help to understand the subject better. Some teachers even grade on participation, which can be an easy “A”.

Placing self-value into a number or letter can only lead to negative results. Even students who normally exceed in school face the consequences of this; if they don’t do well on everything they begin to question if they really are smart. Not only does their own personal judgement make them feel worse, but the negative reinforcement that they receive from both their fellow students and the school system in