1. It is also known as "grading on the curve". 2. The criteria or standard is absolute in this grading system. 3. It promotes cooperation among the students. 4. Percentile rank and stonines are some examples of this grading system. 5. It promotes competition among the students. 6. The performance of the student will depend on to the performance of other students in the class. 7. The performance of the students will not be affected by the performance of the whole class. 8. All the students may pass the subject or course when they meet the standard set by the teachers. 9. It is useful if the focus is the individual achievement of the students. 10. It cannot be used when the class size is smaller than 40