x/4.0 GPA or x/100 avg?

ibSleepy
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:32:11 +0000

The 4.0 scale is far superior because there is not enough objectivity in grading. If everything was a multiple choice test, the 100 point scale MAY be superior because almost everything would be objective, but even then, the wording of questions and their answers would have to be grammatically perfect.

On written tests, essays, oral projects, and other assignments that are graded subjectively, Student A could get a higher grade than Student B solely because the teacher likes blue better than orange. It’s totally arbitrary.

Also, the 4.0 scale leaves room for people to pursue interests outside of school rather than being a reclusive nerd and studying for 9 hours a day to get 100’s their tests/quizzes/whatever other assignments they might have. It promotes more overall well-roundedness.