Do Study Halls Produce Valedictorians?
Presenter Hometown
Middletown, OH
Major
Mathematics & Statistics
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Michelle L. Smith; Lisa W. Kay
Mentor Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Recommended Citation
Thiem, Rebecca M., "Do Study Halls Produce Valedictorians?" (2016). University Presentation Showcase Event. 65.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2016/undergraduate/65
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.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
058
Do Study Halls Produce Valedictorians?
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.
