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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well my kid won’t study at all then …

Research shows best predictor for future success is grades …

How will they motivate students to do any extra work outside of class rooms? Or is that the point ? To make it as relaxing as possible ?

Isn’t the USA far enough down the international mat, science  and language  competency measures as it is?[/quote]

Did you read the article? [/quote]

Please post link to article you are referring to. I read OP’s statement and question - did not read every post in thread but a few pages … we were asked to respond to:

“Just got a speech from HOS at our independent school, grades will be a thing of the past. 
They are following the example of Andover, Exeter, etc... 
So not only are they dropping AP, they are going to get rid of grades entirely.  What say you DCUM“

I don’t think this will end well. You need some quantifiable measures of knowledge and skill acquisition. I know my kid and DC will waste even more time if there is no grading.

I just think no grades is too extreme - and will probably disadvantage people from lower socio economic backgrounds even mor by making it harder for poor kids to show how hard working and smart they are through grades.

They should do some kind of compromise where grade is more heavily weighted to homework assignments that show understanding of work covered in class, original research projects and participation in class. It might work for a minority of wealthy geniuses but I can’t see how this will work for everyone or help US to stay competitive in international math and literacy rankings. 
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