It’s interesting that you focus on the positive upside of that, when really what you’re saying is you want the student with poorer initial understanding to be p

It’s interesting that you focus on the positive upside of that, when really what you’re saying is you want the student with poorer initial understanding to be punished with poorer grades. Are you seeking signal and view this change in grading style as noise? Do you really believe this style of grading captures merit? What does the grade represent? What is the point of this exercise for you? Are grades just for deciding which student to give the best spoils to?