Christopher D. Green wrote:
Now, I imagine that everyone will think that knocking out a full half the class at the end of each year is a little harsh. Imagine that we promoted 85% each year instead of just 50%. That would result in 52% of the original group graduating at the end of four year. That way we wouldn't have to predict which ones will succeed, we would give everyone who wanted it a chance, and end up graduating those who were in the top half.
I think this may be the actual system that is in operation in my experience. The 15-20% lost each each year represent a combination of those who could or will not succeed and those who suffer strong misfortune. A second chance would help to separate those 2 groups.
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