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Ethan Hutt and Jack Schneider on Grades, Tests, and Transcripts

The Report Card with Nat Malkus

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The History and Importance of Grades and Transcripts

This chapter explores the historical origins and significance of grades and transcripts in education. It discusses how grades were introduced in the 19th century to motivate students and track progress, leading to the establishment of standardized grading systems and transcripts. The chapter also highlights the debate surrounding the accuracy of transcripts and the pressure on teachers to grade rigorously.

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