Schools in China Cancel GPA System to Ease Competitive Pressure

Some schools in China have decided to cancel the practice of using GPA to rank students' performance. In an effort to reduce intense competition and pressure, Peking University's School of Life Sciences has replaced GPA with a letter grade evaluation. This new system assigns grades from 1.0A to 2F. The aim is to shift the focus from striving for higher marks to promoting a more holistic approach to education. While some students may find it frustrating not to have a specific number for their grades, the new system encourages them to pursue a well-rounded education and focus on gaining valuable knowledge, rather than obsessing over tiny score differences.