Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast the academic assessments in the United States and Canada.  The essay should refer to your personal experience completing assessments in both countries.  Assessment types are graded assignments, including tests, quizzes, and essays, among other work.  The grading style should also be considered.  Do the countries utilize a letter grade system with pluses (+) and minuses (-)?  Do they use numeric values for grading, such as 1 to 100%?  Are you given oral feedback or written feedback?  Cite sources for the academic systems and assessment research.