![A graphic that reads: "Labor-based grading could be uniquely suited to distance learning because, according to [history professor Pey-Yi Chu], it could help alleviate the inherent disadvantages that some students face when trying to study away from campus."](https://i0.wp.com/tsl.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ben-hogwarts-grading.png?resize=715%2C390&ssl=1)
A labor-based grading system similar to that at Hogwarts from the Harry Potter series may be worth considering, says Ben Reicher PO ’22.
Tag: Grading Systems
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Pomona faculty to re-vote Friday on struck down A/no record/incomplete policy
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Scripps announces new grading policy; students can opt in to pass/fail before May 6
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