Failing grades: Why this expert wants to banish the As, Bs and Cs
A leading education expert argues that traditional grading systems using letter grades are outdated and ineffective. Geoff Masters advocates for a new approach that tracks students' learning progress over time rather than assigning As, Bs, and Cs. He will present his ideas at The Age Schools Summit, emphasizing the need for a system that better reflects individual student development.
- ▪Geoff Masters believes the current grading system leaves many students behind.
- ▪He suggests replacing letter grades with a system that tracks long-term learning progress.
- ▪Masters will speak at The Age Schools Summit on June 10 in Melbourne.
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