While different universities sometimes have different grading systems, I think this is worth sharing because what we consider a good grade is sometimes what our students consider the worst grade possible.
At Catholic University grades go A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F. I thought that meant things were pretty much the same as in the US with the obvious difference being no A-, B-, C-, D- grades. The other day i found out I was wrong.
Students can drop a grade of C+ or lower. A grade of B or higher is on their record permanently. While a few of my students said they were satisfied after receiving a B, many more said that a B meant the teacher didn't like them because a B is the lowest grade that must stay on the student's record.
Posted by James Trotta at September 28, 2005 10:59 AMESL blog is one of many Blogs for learning English & teaching English. Translation services information.