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Bravin, Jess – Executive Educator, 1983
The traditional system of letter grades discourages college-bound students from taking difficult courses. Many colleges look closely at an applicant's grade point average (GPA). When a student's GPA is computed, a grade from an easy course carries as much weight as a grade from a difficult course. Since a student can achieve a higher grade with…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Difficulty Level, Educational Innovation, Elective Courses
