grades

Example Sentences

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Grades became less important in recent years for graduates seeking that first job out of college.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Grades in Washington may not indicate how well a student is doing in school, researchers say.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

The two-year study focused on children aged 9-10 years, with data collected at the beginning and end of Terms 1 and 4 in both Grades 4 and 5.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023

The review was commissioned by the Scottish government to look at how well the system is working after Standard Grades were abolished 10 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

“Naw. Grades suck. Anyway, I only like to read the stuff I want to read. Not what a professor wants me to read.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner