Grades Have Huge Impact, But Are They Effective?

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Grades Have Huge Impact, But Are They Effective?

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Jul 20, 2021

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By fall 2020, in districts around the country, high school students were failing classes at greater rates than before the pandemic, dragging down GPAs. Teachers are asking: is it time to reevaluate how we grade? Learn common misconceptions about grades in this episode and possible new directions.

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Jul 20, 2021

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