Grades are conditioned motivators. We are motivated to get good grades because we believe that we will receive both praise and valuable things (diplomas, jobs, higher salaries) for our accomplishments. But when is not capable of doing what is required to “make the grade” , their motivation to try goes out the window. When a teacher evaluates a student on their efforts and improvements, rather than just on the end product, the student can feel accomplishment even if their end product did not meet A+ standards. This is important because it motivates a student to try even harder the next time, and work towards being able to meet those higher standards. Kids who would otherwise give up can find the motivation to try again when they are evaluated based on effort.
A student who would normally be ashamed of his report card can be proud of himself when he is evaluated based on improvement, progress, and effort, rather than just the final product.
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