The Limits of Grading: Historical and Personal Perspectives

This chapter discusses the shortcomings of the GPA system in academia, emphasizing how personal circumstances like work and family can skew students' academic evaluations. It examines the historical roots of grading, particularly the impact of early theorists like Sir Francis Galton and Edward Thorndike on today's educational methods, critiquing the shift towards standardized assessments. The chapter ultimately advocates for a more personalized and humanistic approach to education, questioning the validity of reducing diverse student experiences to a single numeric value.