Mens et mensana The Committee on the Undergraduate Program

Freshmen Pass/No Record Grading and Advanced Placement Policy

Report of the Subcommittee of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program

September 25, 2000


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the Committee on the Undergraduate Program
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Title Page

Table of Contents

Preface

Executive Summary
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Part I. Introduction

A. Overview of Charge
B. Methodology
C. Principles

Appendix I-A. Charge to the Committee
Appendix I-B. Individuals and Groups the Subcommittee Met With
Appendix I-C. Limited Reference List
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Part II. Pass/No Record Grading

A. Policy Background
B. Findings
C. Proposal to Change Freshman Grading System

Appendix II-A. Response to Questions in Charge Pertaining to Pass/No Record Grading
Appendix II-B. Review of Pass/No Record System in Light of 1972 Goals
Appendix II-C. Pass/No Record Reform Alternatives
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Part III. Advanced Placement

A. Policy Background
B. Findings
C. Proposal for Change of MIT's Advanced Placement Policy

Appendix III-A. Response to Questions in Charge Concerning Advanced Placement Policy


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