When Assigning Final Class Grades, Ms

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When assigning final class grades, Ms.Zaborowski considers how hard students have worked throughout the semester.For example, she gives an A to low-ability students who have performed at the highest level she thinks they are capable of.In contrast, she will give only a B or C to high-ability students who achieve at that same level because she knows they are not performing up to their potential.From the textbook's perspective, is Ms.Zaborowski's grading policy appropriate?

• A)Yes, because it gives lower-ability students a chance to receive higher grades in relation to their peers and therefore increases their self-esteem.
• B)Yes, but only if she is teaching at the secondary level.The policy is inappropriate at the elementary level.
• C)No, because it penalizes those students who are more knowledgeable to begin with.
• D)No, because it involves a subjective judgment of effort.It would be appropriate if she defined effort objectively, such as by the number of hours students spend on their homework.

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