Student grades
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The dangers of grade inflation
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Grade inflation can be deceptive and varies from school to school. Thankfully for the universities — as well as their incoming students — they have a way of deciphering which secondary schools tend to inflate grades more than others. The University of Waterloo was one of the first schools to discover the simple algorithm of…
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Comparing grades and measuring intelligence
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Back in grade nine, I had a teacher who didn’t ever take any real notice to her students’ personal lives. To me, that made her interest, when it did happen, even more memorable. After a particularly hard test, one of my friends continued to ask what grade I received, even after several times of me…
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Run Coyote exploring outlaw rock
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If you find yourself around Victoria Park, you may come across The Boathouse, a rustic yet modern space with craft brew abound and subtle lighting that dances across the river. The Boathouse also doubles as a place to watch live music. On May 6, a band by the name of Run Coyote was the headlining…
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