grades

Example Sentences

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My mom told me, “I’m going to put you here; you have good grades, and you’re going to help.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Test scores “add substantially to UC’s ability to predict student success” beyond high school grades, especially for minority groups, the faculty report said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Statewide, 37.3% of students meet math learning standards in the grades that are tested.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Upcoming physics papers have been replaced as a "precautionary step", but students' results dates remain unchanged, the exam board said, meaning grades will be issued on time and in line with university offer deadlines.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Maybe I kind of want to shine for something other than grades.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison