North Carolina considers changing grading scale

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — North Carolina education leaders are considering changing the grading scale for high schools in the state.

The Charlotte Observer reported the state Board of Education is going to consider switching to a 10-point range for each letter grade.

The state currently uses a 7-point scale, meaning an A is 100 to 93, a B is 92 to 85 and so forth, with a grade below 70 earning an F.

The proposed scale would mean 100 to 90 would be an A. A failing grade would be anything below 60.

The state’s largest school districts are pushing for the change, saying it would simplify the system. There are questions about lowering the number for a failing grade.

The new system would begin with freshmen next year.

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