The 50% rule is just changing the meaning of the numbers, no? 50% is the new 0%. Though I do agree that we should focus on the chance of turning it around. Stu

The 50% rule is just changing the meaning of the numbers, no? 50% is the new 0%. Though I do agree that we should focus on the chance of turning it around. Students who score poorly early on and then score well later should be extra rewarded, not held down by their past performance.