Yes, the current system is acceptable, but i have seen dealers even put a
F++++, what that is I dont know, maybe the same as Gem-, but what in heavens
knows  is a Gem- I don't know maybe the same as  F++/Gem. There is one
fellow out there who has the answer, I like it because its says what it is,
Selected, Exceptional and Famous. Makes sense to me.  Maybe if you add
adequate and representative we have our answer.


>From: Matt Blaine <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Grading System
>Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:24:25 -0000
>
>Hi Jim et all,
>
>
>
>I do enjoy the exchange of ideas.
>
>
>
>Jim, I do not remember an E, S, U system in the 50s. (I was in elementary
>school in the 50s and not teaching), however I do recall system one that
>had
>E,G,F, P and U in high school. Just another set of names for  A,B,C,D,F.
>Recently in elementary school I saw a system that was G, S, U for things
>like socialization, effort, attendance, etc. I don't think that it would be
>appropriate for a shell grading system.
>
>
>
>This shell gets G in effort, S in attendance..Nope I won't buy a shell
>unless it has at least a G in effort.
>
>.
>
>I have also seen numerical % systems that give averages. Most appropriate
>for math least appropriate for philosophy in my opinion.
>
>
>
>Recently some High Schools in the US have adopted the 4 point system like
>colleges use. Most of these have been modified so that some people get a
>4.9, or more in a 4 point system.
>
>
>
>I still think the current system is adequate, understandable and can be
>tweaked with   ++  or -  if the dealer feels so inclined.
>
>
>
>Matt
>

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