Grade Inflation

“Grade inflation,” where assigned grades creep higher and higher, is a concern for teachers. What’s the logical limit of grade inflation?
F – Student appears to be a multicellular organism.

D – Student has mastered many autonomic bodily functions.

C – Student can operate a writing instrument without harming self or others.

B – Student is able to form a complete sentence, on the second or third try.

A – Student has marginal to excellent understanding of the course material.