Advising Team
No As or Bs? Why this Milwaukee college doesn't use letter grades
While some colleges, including MIT and the University of Michigan, have recently reconsidered letter grades for first-year students, Alverno College’s assessment model has been in place for decades. WUWM reporter Katherine Kokal explored how Alverno’s feedback-based approach helps students understand their strengths and areas for growth beyond what traditional letter grades can convey.
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