Grades are almost completely relative, in effect ranking students relative to others in their class. Thus extra achievement by one student not only raises his position, but in effect lowers the position of others.
-- James S. Coleman
   
James S. Coleman   Name:
James S. Coleman
Type:
Sociologist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
May 12, 1926
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