"R. Butler (1987) demonstrated that grades can increase involvement, but they do not affect performance... She also showed (1988) that feedback through comments alone led to learning gains, whereas marks alone or comments accompanied by marks or giving praise did not. She claimed that such results called in question the whole classroom culture of marks, grades, gold stars, merit awards, competition rather than personal improvement."
John Hattie and Helen Timperley (2007) The Power of Feedback. Review of Educational Research. March 2007, 77:1, pp. 81-112
This is a TED Talk by author Starr Sackstein. She will be supporting our school as we transition to an environment that does not focus on grades. Have a look at her talk to get a better introduction to the idea.
A Recovering Perfectionist's Journey to Give Up Grades
Starr Sackstein (11:32)
Please have a look through our site. Discuss this with your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school.