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[quote=Anonymous]The problem you describe about only really caring about the grade and not the material is going to bit her in then end. This is a learning style that puts everything in short term memory -- enough to get the grade, and then it's gone. This could become a problem when she has finals, but more to the point, she may be getting good grades without actually learning much, which will be apparent in any interview or conversation. The biggest problem with that is if the foundational knowledge isn't actually ingrained, she will struggle in more difficult classes that depend on that knowledge.

The opposite kind of kid, who is interesting the the material, learns it, but gets Bs for making mistakes or not turning things in or not studying, will actually have more knowledge and be able to discuss what they know and build on the knowledge in upper level classes.

Can you enroll her in a summer academic course that does NOT have grades or evaluations to see how she learns when there is no external motivator?[/quote]

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