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Old 31-Jul-2004, 23:27
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Are you familiar with a bell curve grading system?

10% f
20% d
40% c
20% b
10% a


Earning a "b" or "a" puts you ahead of the curve. You fit into the natural curve.
Cheating to get a "b" or "a" will change the percentages artificially and ruin the natural curve.
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