Tuesday, January 10, 2012

46. Competition for high grades seriously limits the quality of learning at all levels of education.

46. Competition for high grades seriously limits the quality of learning at all levels of education. 

Agree:
- Encourages students to be excellent test-takers and not actually learn the information
- Those that would seek a deeper understanding of a topic/subject are demotivated
Ex: Medical schools with accelerated programs

Disagree:
- Motivates students to do well
- Grades allow teachers to decipher areas that students are weaker in and adjust the course plans accordingly.

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