Here’s a commentary up on edweek.org that once again tackles the question of how grades affect student motivation. The author, Paul Barnwell, makes the point that grades don’t always reflect how much ...

If you don’t grade it, students won’t do it. That’s what many educators (and parents) think, and for good reason. Here’s a clip from a coaching session where I recall my students’ reactions when they ...

In the current grade-focused incentive structure, students’ use of AI to perform better while learning less is entirely rational behavior.

SPRINGDALE -- "Grades are extrinsic motivators, (but) deep, meaningful, sustained learning requires intrinsic motivation," says Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and ...

When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn't the best way to learn. Mindset may play a big role in shaping how students study and how ...

To my family, the difference between receiving an A and a B was always magnified. This always pushed me to do well in school, but that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking back, the COVID-19 ...

Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM) has launched a project aimed at supporting Grade 12 learners by offering guidance on how to navigate this crucial academic year. Sabelo Duma from the ...