Giving an A

I have read articles on the theory of giving an A. I was taught in a system where you had to earn you’re A. In order for everyone to have equal opportunity to excel and achieve a starting grade of C was given. A student could either advance their grade forward to the A or fall away to the F. I think the idea of having that A and keeping that A is much more motivating for the learner. I plan to explore this are more and hopefully try to incorporate into my teaching next year.