Liberty & Power: Group Blog
Grade Deflation at UC Davis
The Sociology Department at UC Davis has adopted a voluntary policy of grade deflation to counteract an epidemic of A's. The predictable whining has already started.
“It’s kind of scary when I’m already at the bottom of the curve,” she said. “Everyone’s fighting for that A. It breaks down what we know as a college education.”.....
Szutu added that he believes that this system discourages peer help and support.
“Why make students compete against each other?” he said. “Students should want to help each other. The point of education is to learn.”
Hat tip Margaret Soltan. When you are finished with the comments for this entry, close the window to return to the blog.
Majesta Palmer....worries that her grades are going to suffer in her sociology classes due to the new grading system.
Sophomore Chris Szutu agrees.
“What is wrong with everyone getting good grades?” he said.
Let's hope the Sociology Department stands firm in its policy. Grade deflation: I like the sound of it.
