When schools use a pass-fail grading system to assess students in college writing courses, the students do not receive the traditional number or letter to show which grade they have earned. Instead, they are given a 'pass' or a 'fail' grade. Institutions that do this insist that it is an easier way of grading school assignment for the students and the faculty (Shulruf, 2015). Those who receive grades from C and above are graded as pass, and those who receive below a C will be classified as having failed. Pass-fail grading promotes laziness and with just two options to consider, teachers will have fewer options to choose from when evaluating a students' performance.
             Rowntree (2015) argues that educators need to understand that when a grading system that requires one to pass without giving the specifics of what entails a passing grade is enforced; will have students unmotivated to study harder to earn higher grades. Students will know that they have passed or failed based on the assessment of the teacher. When a student registers an A on their paper, they are validated for the hard work they put into attaining such a grade. On the other hand, a student who receives an F will be inclined to make more time for studying to get better grades in the next assessment (Rowntree, 2015).
             When a grade is presented as a pass, it raises questions such as how high was the passing grade. The students need to understand the areas they are doing well and those they are struggling. This will make them better prepared for the life they face once they graduate from college. They need to know the magnitude with which they have passed each class taken to understand their active pursuits and where they should place more effort (Rowntree, 2015). It is unlikely for students to inquire the specifics regarding their grade which is detrimental to their academic and future career of choices.
             A passing grade ranges from an A to a C. when a stude...