Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion
From my everyday
experience and observation I can stand that grades are very good indicators of
knowledge. For several reasons that I will mention bellow I believe that grades
encourage students to learn.
First of all, grades
show students' knowledge. If a person gets a high grade on an exam it means
that he understands that subject very well. Otherwise, if a student gets a low
grade on an exam it means that he does not understand it completely.
Personally, when I get a lower grade on an exam then I expected I know that I
could be better prepared. So, next time I will spend more time and efforts to
fix my lack of knowledge and do my best on the exam. In this case low grades
encourage me to learn more. I try to analyze my mistakes and avoid them next
time. Also, I try to arrange my time more effectively. I know exactly that I
can do better than that, so I collect all my strength and focus on the incoming
exam. It is like a new goal or obstacle that one should overcome in order to
continue his path. When finally I get a higher grade on an exam I feel
satisfaction and I am proud of myself. I think it is a great feeling. I feel
stronger, more self-confident and patient. I think these qualities are
essential for a person who wants to achieve something and succeed in the
future.
Second of all,
students have some kind of competition among each other for higher grades. When
a student gets a higher grade then another one, the second student asks
himself: "Why do not I have this
grade? Is it something wrong with me? Is he better then me? ". I think
every student at least one time asked himself this question.
To sup up, I think
there is no doubt that grades encourage students to learn, gain more
experience, knowledge, be more self-confident and persistent. Moreover, I am
sure that these small victories will help students to win and succeed in the
future.
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