Well established research confirms that grades diminish students' interest and reduce the quality of thinking in classrooms. Veteran secondary teacher, Andy Lee, shares how removing the obstacle of grades has increased engagement, ownership and authentic learning for his English/History students.
 
Resources:
Connect to <a href='https://edcuration.com/vendorprofile/?id=640'>Agile Mind</a>
Reach out to <a href='https://www.facebook.com/andrewcampbelllee'>Andy Lee</a>
<a href='https://www.teachersgoinggradeless.com/'>Teachers Going Gradeless</a>
<a href='https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/case-grades/'>The Case Against Grades by Alfie Kohn</a> - Educational Leadership, November 2011
<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Assessment-Gradeless-Traditional-Learning/dp/0986104914'>Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School </a>

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