#Flaws in the Grading System
The current grading system used in SSLC and Plus 2 courses raises serious issues regarding student admissions and their future prospects. The shift from marks-based assessment to a grading system, while intended to be more holistic, has unfortunately created significant challenges. It is disheartening to witness students achieving top grades like A+ in SSLC but facing difficulties in securing admissions to higher secondary courses. This disparity suggests a disconnect between the grading system evaluation of students and their actual opportunities in further education.
Assessing students solely based on marks and declaring their rank in examinations has traditionally been a reliable method to identify and reward academic excellence. This approach provides clarity and transparency in evaluating students' performance. It ensuries that deserving candidates are recognized and appropriately placed in higher education institutions.
The recent admission issues in Malabar region serve as a stark example of the repercussions of an ill-considered grading system, where meritocracy seems compromised due to the lack of clear distinctions among students' achievements.
It is imperative that educational authorities revisit the current grading system efficacy and consider reinstating a marks-based assessment to ensure fairness and equal opportunities for all students. The future of our education system and the aspirations of countless students depend on such reforms.
-K A Solaman
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