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 > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------