Knowing that this is a possibility, actually makes me more motivated to learn and improve. We are our own greatest critics, and a self grading policy for some of us will bring fourth the utmost honesty.

Without grades there would be no need for cheating.

I love the concept of students having more of a say in their grades... not just the teacher saying, "I don't feel as though you deserved that last one percent sorry".

I believe this statement has been used many times over history "like it or not, _ is here to stay"... and it never proves true. People may take awhile to speak up but eventually someone will take a stance and change the current norm.

This teacher was bold and took a huge risk to make this statement. It is very difficult to be the first one to speak up, start a movement and break the traditional mold so I applaud him.

When I was younger I would always do the biggest, riskiest projects. When I started high school I started doing exactly what this article says and trying to do what I can to achieve the best grade and not risk failure. I had a professor last year that talked on this issue and pushed us to take risks for our final project, and it ended up being one of my most influential projects yet.

I can agree with this to some extent, knowing people who excel in learning, but have test anxiety that prevents their performance from reflecting their actual progress.

This is a quote I wish more teachers would see. I love the concept of learning without always vying for a grade. I've had a teacher who would lecture and do interactive activities every week that weren't graded, they were just for our benefit. I don't think I have ever learned more than I did in that class!

This was a moment I remember so well when I was in school. This short yet powerful quote makes me realize that ALL students are feeling this same struggle together. Writing to try and accumulate all possible points is a huge leap from writing what feels write and what makes you feel powerful.