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Environment & Energy

HereSince1628

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1. Doesn't sound like grading on the curve problem. Sounds more bad Clifft's notes

Reply to kristopher (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 12:49 PM

Apr 2012

Grading on the curve would simply move the curve and leave similar proportions passing and failing.

The cut-out of the story says the root cause is new people writing the tests. Suggests to me that what was once known to be 'good enough' isn't anymore.

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Did you ever take a course where they graded on a curve? [View all] kristopher Apr 2012 OP

Doesn't sound like grading on the curve problem. Sounds more bad Clifft's notes HereSince1628 Apr 2012 #1

Not really. Kris' example makes his point. FBaggins Apr 2012 #2

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