University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Poster Gallery
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Creation Date
Spring 2016
Major
Mathematics & Statistics
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Michelle L. Smith
Mentor Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Abstract
One of the greatest honors a graduating high school senior can receive is the title of “valedictorian." Many students set this goal prior to high school, and will forgo taking a study hall or free period in order to enroll in a higher proportion of weighted classes and useful electives. However, not taking a study hall may be causing these students to lose the "Number 1" ranking. This project compares prevalent methods for calculating high school GPAs and demonstrates the paradox of lowering class ranking by taking more classes.
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