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Claire Wicke P.6 Intro to Media Cedar Rapids Grade Changing: Cedar Rapids recently has changed it's grading system to "Standards Bases Grading" rather then grading tests with an "F" or "D" or even getting points from other assignments, quiz's, or attendance, parents can receive a indication that their kid is either exceeding, meeting, or comprehending what they need to know in school, in a specific class. According to sources, this grading is much more accurate. The whole district is hoping to change their grading to standard base within the next five years. But, this grading also brings concern to parents and other students. The students with good and passing grades (A's, B's, and C's) are concerned that on college applications this new grading will not let them get into colleges they are wanting to. Students will often receive a 1-4 (1 being little or no mastery and a 4 being advanced) with teacher feedback about the ...