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Out National Examination results were released today. Out of the 6000 students who sat for the exams, only 3 scored straight A's. Right now, I am interested in finding out the rarity of straight-A students in other countries.
Nylex said:With our A Level exams here, to be honest it isn't that rare for people to get AAA.
gravenewworld said:http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/01/freshmen.survey.ap/index.html [Broken]
Apparently in America, straight A students are a dime a dozen. According to the article, almost half of all incoming freshman at college had "A averages" in high school.
omagdon7 said:I don't think they were referring to high school grades but I could be wrong. That being said getting straight As doesn't mean anything if you take simple courses. So while most American students choose not to challenge themselves it isn't a condemnation of our educational system. I feel that if students put in effort we'd be ranked first in education in the world.
omagdon7 said:I feel that if students put in effort we'd be ranked first in education in the world.
I'm going to take some offense at this comment on behalf of a few of my friends who maintain their 4.0s. What's wrong with them doing so and holding themselves to that standard exactly? And I assure you they don't do it just because profs tell them to jump through hoops: they do it because they enjoy learning and showing they know the material as well as they do on the grounds that if you really have mastered a subject it will show. Getting As is a challenge they gladly accept weather they respect the professor or not (because physics equations do not change for the whim of a teacher).JasonRox said:Getting straight simply means you waster your time doing what the prof wanted you to do. Do WHAT you want to do.
Andromeda321 said:(because physics equations do not change for the whim of a teacher).
Andromeda321 said:I'm going to take some offense at this comment on behalf of a few of my friends who maintain their 4.0s. What's wrong with them doing so and holding themselves to that standard exactly? And I assure you they don't do it just because profs tell them to jump through hoops: they do it because they enjoy learning and showing they know the material as well as they do on the grounds that if you really have mastered a subject it will show. Getting As is a challenge they gladly accept weather they respect the professor or not (because physics equations do not change for the whim of a teacher).
Mind, I am not one of the 4.0 crowd for reasons I won't go into here. But I hold high respect for my friends nonetheless and never for an instant have I thought that they're "wasting their time."
Andromeda321 said:Tell that to my English major friend. Sometimes she'll get a prof who doesn't like her writing for some reason or another so she'll go in and defend it to the death/ work on good suggestions (has yet to say what she thinks she's "supposed to" say however). Seems to work for her...
Note: yes I do know that there are a few people out there who happen to grade beyond rational reach. These are not the people I'm referring to really because they're all told not the norm and grades given by them should be treated as such. You know what I'm talking about.
Justin Lazear said:I'm just trying to point out that straight A's do not necessary follow from mastery of the subject. If your friend wants to fight with the teacher over grades and is willing to put in the work to do so, good for her. Doesn't mean she's mastered the subject better than somebody else in the class who did not achieve as high a grade, though.
I have no problem with people that want straight A's. I just disagree about the importance or value of it. Nobody ever said I had to agree with everybody, or that everybody had to agree with me, though!
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etc said:to hell with your "grades". a person's quality is measured outside of school by the number of quality works he produces.
Mika-Yugo said:JasonRox,
Which university are you studying math at? Thank you.
JasonRox said:Note: Stewart is a crappy author who writes crappy math textbooks.
I would say by 3rd year I will be in class I want to be in. I hope they teach it in a good fashion. I hate the boring ass taking one tiny freaking step at a time. Everything is just so slow it drives me up the wall.
Bailey said:personally i like stewart book, its compact & many examples & fast learning.
Bailey said:btw what make u think u can criticize him (i assume ur in calculas II atm)? can u do better?
Bailey said:last note: if u hate boring class, do what i do sometime. skip 60% of the lecture, & start reading text 3 night before an exam (3 night caz i tend to have 2 science exam on the same day).
Bailey said:if u think the class is going too slow. go read the text & chalenge the course!
Bailey said:personally i like stewart book, its compact & many examples & fast learning.
btw what make u think u can criticize him (i assume ur in calculas II atm)? can u do better?
last note: if u hate boring class, do what i do sometime. skip 60% of the lecture, & start reading text 3 night before an exam (3 night caz i tend to have 2 science exam on the same day).
if u think the class is going too slow. go read the text & chalenge the course!
Eratosthenes said:You guys should really appreciate the fact that you are able to be in school and do your best. Do your best at everything you do in life.
As for the original poster, it's kind of rare. Getting straight A's shows that you have desire and are intelligent.
A straight-A student is someone who consistently earns A grades in all of their classes. This means they have achieved the highest possible grade in every subject they are enrolled in.
The rarity of being a straight-A student can vary depending on the population being considered. In a high school setting, it may be more common for students to achieve straight-A's compared to a college or university setting. However, overall, only a small percentage of students are able to maintain straight-A grades throughout their academic career.
There are several factors that can contribute to a student being a straight-A student. These may include natural intelligence, strong work ethic, effective study habits, good time management skills, and a supportive learning environment.
No, being a straight-A student does not guarantee success. While it may be an indicator of a strong academic performance, success in life is determined by a combination of factors including personal drive, determination, and adaptability.
Yes, a student who is not a straight-A student can still be successful. Success is not solely determined by academic performance, but also by a person's skills, talents, and passions. There are many successful individuals who did not achieve straight-A grades in school.