Traditional grade refers to the conventional system of grading in schools and universities, where students are marked on a scale of A to F. Other terms that can be used synonymously with traditional grade include letter grade, percentage grade, and alpha grade. While these grading systems have been the norm for a long time, some institutions are now adopting alternative approaches, such as pass/fail grades or competency-based grading, which focus on students' skills and abilities rather than their ability to memorize information. The use of synonyms such as letter grade or percentage grade helps to differentiate between traditional grading methods and these newer, more innovative approaches to assessment.