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Harvard’s new cap on ‘A’ grades is doomed to fail

Harvard’s new cap on ‘A’ grades is doomed to fail

Summary

Harvard University has introduced a new limit on the number of 'A' grades it will give. Research shows that grades do not perfectly measure what students have learned.

Key Facts

  • Harvard has set a cap on the number of 'A' grades students can receive.
  • Academic research indicates that grades are not fully objective or scientific.
  • Grades may not accurately reflect a student's understanding or learning.
  • This new policy aims to address grade inflation, where too many students get top grades.
  • The effectiveness of limiting 'A' grades is questioned based on past studies.
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