Harry's potions O.W.L - Outstanding-NOT.

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 103102

> asian_lovr2:
> 
> I know I'm out numbered on this, but I just don't see how Harry 
could
> possibly get an 'Outstanding' on his OWL. Even when we factor in -
> 
> - Snape's students generally achieve a 'High Pass' in their test 
> (They are generally above average).
> 

Potioncat:
Maybe I'm saying the same thing differently, but I thought Snape 
said his class had a high pass rate, which means a large number of 
his students pass the test or that very few fail.  Of course, if 
most of his students pass with at least an A then a large number 
must get E and a large number must get O, (whatever the percentage 
of actual students that would be.) Oh dear, maths!  Yes, come to 
think of it, I did say the same thing.

And suddenly I wonder what his statement really meant.  Does he have 
a high pass rate compared to previous Potions instructors? Or 
compared to the expected percentage? or compared to those who take 
OWLs who did not attend Hogwarts? or compared to the number who pass 
other Hogwarts courses? Or compared to Muggle chemistry 
tests....sorry who slipped that babbling potion into my tea?

Potioncat (who thinks he made an E on the exam.)