Word: graded
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...communication printed today in another column calls to our attention a singular situation in which Freshmen find themselves who have obtained a high grade in English A at the mid-year examinations. That is, they are relieved from the prescribed work in the second half-year, but if they wish to complete the course the usual fee for an additional half-course is charged. This certainly seems like "putting a premium on mediocrity." As a result of the last examinations 99 men were relieved from prescription, and of that number 60 paid the additional $10.00 and stayed in the course...
...instructors of English composition in the University is made exceedingly difficult and more or less futile by the fact that outside of the courses actually devoted to composition, little or no emphasis is laid upon the quality of the English used. It is frequently so completely ignored that the grade of A is given on a paper in which the sense is almost obscured by the fine scorn of the first elements of composition. The only way in which a man may hope to write good, clear English is by acquiring the habit of so doing. And it is perfectly...
...scholastic apathy that intervenes; a quietness barely broken by hour examinations, tests, and theses. Interests athletic and social pursued to the exclusion of the purely intellectual are responsible for the unpopularity of examinations, and for the sentiment, often felt if not expressed, that "C is a gentleman's grade...
Practice will be held daily for 2 to 6, except on Saturday. No attempt will be made to grade the material for either the University of Freshman crews until after the mid-year examinations...
...tank will be opened on Monday, and candidates will be advanced according to their ability. Practice will continue on every afternoon, except Saturday, from 2 to 6 o'clock. No attempt will be made to grade the material until after the mid-year examinations...