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[quote=Anonymous][quote]One could also apply the same argument to say class grades are demoralizing, that they reduce you to a set of evaluation criteria, they are nothing but numbers and data. So why don't we just abolish all grades, because they are so reductionist. Why don't we just pretend all kids are equal and alike, all performing at the same level, god forbid we should acknowledge any weaknesses or gaps, let alone deal with it.
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Grades are continual.  They are a weekly, if not daily occurrence for a student.  They have several grading periods in the year for summation.  The student sees the graded paper or test within a day or two of the assessment.  The grade also reflects the assessment of a person who observes the student every day.  It is much more important to the parent and to colleges.  Student grades are a much better predictor of college success than SAT or ACT scores are.

http://www.thecrimson.com/admissions/article/2014/3/3/GPA-better-predictor-than-SAT/[/quote]

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