The Universal Hogwarts Grading System

[alirocker08]

So, this came up in the chat thread when I got my GCSE results, and I decided that it is a great idea to translate the grading systems from around the world (or at least the ones that we use in DTF) into one easy to understand, universally recognised grading system. The Hogwarts grading system. So, here is a handy little guide to what qualifications and grades you have in the Potterverse...I'm not familiar with foreign grading systems, so I could really use some help from you guys ^^

Qualifications
NEWTs- Exams that you take around the age of 17-18 (1 NEWT= 1 A Level/   )
OWLs- Exams you take around the age of 15-16 (1 OWL= 1 GCSE/ )

Grades
A*/A+- 2 Outstanding
A- Outstanding
B- Exceeds Exceptions
C- Acceptable

D-Poor
E-Dreadful
F-Troll

Applications

So, if I'm talking about my current qualifications, I have half a Poor NEWT (yes, har har) 8 Outstanding , and 5 Exceeds Exceptions in my OWLs

So, what did you guys get in your OWLs/NEWTs? I'm not even sure if this will work with you American's but it's worth a shot >.<

[blackngold29]

Grades
A*/A+- 2 Outstanding
A- Outstanding
B- Exceeds Exceptions
C- Acceptable

D-Poor
E-Dreadful
F-Troll

Those pretty much are the American grading system, although most places you can still pass with a D.

One grading scale I've heard is that students start at 0 and gain 'experience points' as they progress through the semester. The total points you get determines your grade. Essentially the same thing as usual, but it tricks you into thinking it's a video game.

[alirocker08]

That sounds like my kind of grading system :')

I know that Germany has a different one, something to do with numbers, the lower your number the better you do or something like that, may have to adjust it in a bit.

[ReaperKK]

Grades
A*/A+- 2 Outstanding
A- Outstanding
B- Exceeds Exceptions
C- Acceptable

D-Poor
E-Dreadful
F-Troll

Those pretty much are the American grading system, although most places you can still pass with a D.

Not in Florida. Once you hit high school a D is not passing and you need at least a C average to get your diploma.

At my UNI if you got a D you didn't get any credits but that class counted towards elective credits.

[reneranucci]

How does a B "exceeds exceptions"?

[Implode]

One grading scale I've heard is that students start at 0 and gain 'experience points' as they progress through the semester. The total points you get determines your grade. Essentially the same thing as usual, but it tricks you into thinking it's a video game.

You watch Extra Credits?

[Horatio]

Here in Howard County, Maryland a D is passing I think. Don't know what the equivalents of GCSEs and A Levels would be in the US (maybe SATs and APs?).

One grading scale I've heard is that students start at 0 and gain 'experience points' as they progress through the semester. The total points you get determines your grade. Essentially the same thing as usual, but it tricks you into thinking it's a video game.

Haha yeah, I'd be tricked into thinking it's a video game when I'm doing math worksheets and BSing essays about "cultural" books in English class.

Can I grind for EXP with this system? Like, if I do 5 math worksheets instead of 3 will I be able to get to the next level faster and face the evil pre-graduation boss, senioritis? Am I allowed to split EXP with a party of my friends?

[73109]

How does a B "exceeds exceptions"?

C is "average." I'm assuming "average" is the "expectation," so "above average" "exceeds expectations."

[alirocker08]

How does a B "exceeds exceptions"?

C is "average." I'm assuming "average" is the "expectation," so "above average" "exceeds expectations."

Pretty much, C is the borderline pass grade as well, making it 'Acceptable', and above that comes your Bs and your As, A grades being outstanding thus planting B grades in the middle.

[Silver Tears]

It makes perfect sense. I completely back this becoming the new universal system.

[jsem]

I always hated "exceeds expectations".
I mean, if Hermoine would get an "exceeds expectations" that's be below everyone's expectations of her.

[MetalJunkie]

I always hated "exceeds expectations".
I mean, if Hermoine would get an "exceeds expectations" that's be below everyone's expectations of her.

I'm pretty sure expectations are at a set "average."

[JayOctavarium]

was waiting for this thread.

[YtseBitsySpider]

bend over and get cedric diggorie'd