I honestly think not getting a letter grade would have both advantages and disadvantages to it. It would be helpful for students and parents to understand where the student specifically needs help and not just on bringing up a grade. Some parents also seem to think that the letter grade is the only thing important, but in reality, the student might be weaker in a specific thing that cannot be described in just a letter grade.
At the same time, if all students got comments instead of the letter grade, some students might take advantage of not getting graded and put poor effort in their works. For me, I would be more scared to get a really bad grade with a letter or a percentage, rather than just a comment on where I need to fix. Some students might feel that they're never doing a good job because of the constant comments about what they need to do better. For example if a student got a B in Math and worked to an A, they would feel proud. However if the comments said to fix a certain error and the problem is fixed, the next comment is going to ask to make a change to something eles.
Most parents seem to be fine with the new no grade report card system to see where their child stands. I think that they should still keep the letter grade, but also add comments and feedback. It shouldnt be just a grade, or just a comment. There should be a letter to state their grade and comments to explain how they can do better. In conclusion, I think that getting rid of the whole grade isnt the best idea, but still can work if both are in the report card.
At the same time, if all students got comments instead of the letter grade, some students might take advantage of not getting graded and put poor effort in their works. For me, I would be more scared to get a really bad grade with a letter or a percentage, rather than just a comment on where I need to fix. Some students might feel that they're never doing a good job because of the constant comments about what they need to do better. For example if a student got a B in Math and worked to an A, they would feel proud. However if the comments said to fix a certain error and the problem is fixed, the next comment is going to ask to make a change to something eles.
Most parents seem to be fine with the new no grade report card system to see where their child stands. I think that they should still keep the letter grade, but also add comments and feedback. It shouldnt be just a grade, or just a comment. There should be a letter to state their grade and comments to explain how they can do better. In conclusion, I think that getting rid of the whole grade isnt the best idea, but still can work if both are in the report card.
Hanna, I really like your post you had some very good points with your topic and did a good explanation and did a very good job writing the piece. You have a very good piece! :)
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