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re: LSU new grading scale
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:22 am to RoosterCogburn585
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:22 am to RoosterCogburn585
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However, look a little closer. Yes, earning what used to be considered a C is now a B-, but a B- isn’t equivalent to a B anymore. If a student receives a 90 in a class, what used to be a 4.0 GPA is now a 3.7 GPA. Receiving all C’s, which is considered “passing”, used to give you a GPA of 2.0; now you receive a 1.7. Most on-campus jobs, clubs, Greek organizations, and even TOPS require a minimum of a 2.0 GPA to remain in good standing.
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This is a year old, why are there still questions?
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Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:23 am to white_mj
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I feel like this is the biggest rip off for a college student. Depending on the difficulty of the class granted....but if someone gets an A i feel like they should get that 4.0 in quality points.
It is just a new way of thinking about grades at a more granular level.
It says that someone scoring a 91 isn't the same as someone scoring a 96 in the class. At its root, graduated scoring more accurately conveys academic success.
The problems are at the margins...Scoring a 90 vs an 89 and it having a .3 difference of GPA is severe. However, an even more extreme version exists on the classic 10 pt scale where a 90 is a 4.0 and a 89 is a 3.0.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:24 am to TFS4E
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We didn't have this...but some schools do. Typically reserved for scoring a 98+ in the class IIRC.
LSU gives it at 97+
I'm not a fan of 4+ GPAs because it just reconfirms grade inflation. But, if you can't beat them, join them?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:26 am to TFS4E
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Don't forget the illusive A+ = 4.3
I'm guessing you didn't get many of these.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:28 am to Godfather1
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I'm guessing you didn't get many of these.
Nope.
The ever allusive A+, still illudes me.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:30 am to TFS4E
FTR, I believe the word you're searching for is elusive.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:50 am to lynxcat
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It is just a new way of thinking about grades at a more granular level.
It says that someone scoring a 91 isn't the same as someone scoring a 96 in the class. At its root, graduated scoring more accurately conveys academic success.
The problems are at the margins...Scoring a 90 vs an 89 and it having a .3 difference of GPA is severe. However, an even more extreme version exists on the classic 10 pt scale where a 90 is a 4.0 and a 89 is a 3.0.
Very true. Didnt really look at it at the granular of a level for grades. I would just be pissed to have work my arse off for that 91 and get a 3.6 not a 4.0
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:53 am to white_mj
I would be even more pissed if I got a 71 but somehow I lost my scholarship or couldn't graduate because this wasn't considered a 2.0.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:58 am to Godfather1
Yeah, I realized I was dumb. I'll leave it and take my licks.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 10:06 am to white_mj
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That's what I thought too, but apparently a - grade in the course is actually considered not passing.
There is no possible way this can be true.
C- < C
Seems pretty straightforward. If you need a "C" to pass then you're SOL.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 10:27 am to jeff5891
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Yes, engineers can still pass with shite grades
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