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Even the seemingly almighty examination system is only mortal, and will soon pass out to use. So, at least, says Professor Thorndike, of Columbia, famous as the father of the psychological-test-for-entrance-to-college system, and who now proposes another scheme of education reform. The old system of...
The present grading system is not perfect by any means, and perhaps it works injustice. But that the A, Q, scheme will be a worthy substitute is not so certain, especially when we hear how it is to be conducted. Mental ability, claims Professor Thorndike, is a physical factor that...
Devising ways and means for spending the money of the H. A. A. has long been a popular indoor sport at Harvard. But once in a while we are treated to a really sensible suggestion. The construction of courts on Soldiers Field, as proposed, would entail a minimum of grading...
It is interesting that this public marking returns at Harvard upon the recommendation of the Student Council, which is the undergraduate body for the consideration of the best, interests of the college. This body felt that open grading would lead to a higher standard of scholarship. It would also make...
Nothing calls forth more grumbling on the part of the college undergraduate than the all-important question of marks; and no phase of the matter occasions more complaint than the excessive number of "E's" recorded in the archives at University Hall. Many of these academic tragedies, it is true...