<p>Agreed…87 isn’t horrible. Maybe better to get that first A- or B+ now than the first term of college.</p>
<p>This was actually a discussed topic at the parent orientation sessions where both of my kids went to college. The speakers candidly said…if your student is an all A student now, it is very likely they will get their first B or maybe even a C in college. </p>
<p>One school in particular is well known for grade deflation. The other not for grade inflation…but not deflation either. </p>
<p>In other words…87 isn’t the end of the world. The reality is this student could get an A at the end of this course without difficulty. 87 is a great grade for a first quiz.</p>