English Explanatory Dictionary

grade on a curve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use a grading system based on the scale of performance of a group to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject; to curve a grade.
  2. To compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale, based on performance relative to other members.

Word forms

grade on a curve grades on a curve grading on a curve graded on a curve

Etymology

Referring to the bell curve of a normal distribution.

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