An Analysis of the Grades on the First Test in History

question 122

Multiple Choice

An analysis of the grades on the first test in History 101 revealed that they approximate a normal curve with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 8. The instructor wants to award the grade of A to the upper 10 percent of the test grades. What is the dividing point between an A and a B grade?

• A) 80
• B) 85
• C) 90
• D) 95

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Definitions:

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Grit

A personal quality of determination, perseverance, and the ability to maintain effort toward attaining a goal over a long period.

Perseverance

Persistent determination to continue with a course of action in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or previous failures.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.