<p>Hi.</p>
<p>From what I've heard, econ 1 can be a pretty challenging course esp. since it's curved by section. Any tips to doing well in the class/which gsis you would recommend (if you took it last semester).</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Why would a class that is curved by section be any more challenging than a class that is curved by entire class? Professors do this so that you aren’t unfairly hurt by a bad GSI.</p>
<p>i don’t know, it’s a thin line there. curved by section gives you a little extra “luck” with your grade. it’s a “the better you are, the luckier you get” type of thing. so if you’re in a particularly less than average section, you have more opportunity to excel, but if you’re in an above-average section, then i guess you’ll have to step up to the plate. most sections should be pretty close to “average” so it’s a little hard to even distinguish between whether ur grade was curved against the section or against the entire class. but i guess my advice is to try to assess your section within the first week and then switch or stay as you see fit. if you seem to be in a room full of economists, jump ship. at least you can land in an avg section or if you’re lucky, a below avg one. </p>
<p>either way, if you’re below average, there’s no escaping the grade you “deserve” in either curving system. whereas if you’re above average, then maybe you can find some extra benefits to a curve by section</p>
<p>i guess…?</p>