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Grading pupils demotivates and increases stress

Students need time to reflect on their own goals for the class so they can see how well they have developed. [File, Standard]

I’ve been teaching college English for more than 30 years. Four years ago, I stopped putting grades on written work, and it has transformed my teaching and my students’ learning. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.

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