<p>Grading is a troubling issue. What if a particular classroom of students does above-average work while another classroom does mediocre work? Adhering to a strict grading structure unfairly penalizes the first class and rewards the second. On the other hand, it can also be a problem to permit professors to grade without guidelines. The varying results between different professors and classes are more likely to be arbitrary and unfair to the students.</p>
<p>My preference is for colleges to make their grading procedures and guidelines (whatever they may be) public so students, graduate schools, and potential employers can be informed and make better decisions.</p>