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Livia McCoy
Grades: How Much Do They Really Tell About Learning?

May 09, 2013 - Posted by Livia McCoy in Livia McCoy, Learning Styles, Kids Learning, Grades

After visiting a school that has made a concerted effort to change how they evaluate their students, I started thinking about the grades teachers give to students. If a student gets a C at the end of the quarter, what does th... Read more
Livia McCoy
What Do Grades Really Mean?

Dec 20, 2012 - Posted by Livia McCoy in Livia McCoy, Grades

So many parents worry constantly about their child’s grades. I totally understand this concern, but I do worry about how this can affect children who are struggling in school.  There are many reasons for a child to... Read more
Carol Brooks Ball
Paying Kids for Grades: Bribery or Good Investment?

Sep 12, 2012 - Posted by Carol Brooks Ball in Grades

“Hey kids: I’ll give you $50 for that A!” Have you ever paid your kids for getting good grades? It’s a controversial practice to some who argue that it’s akin to bribing kids for studying hard an... Read more