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When thinking about school and all that goes on during school, grading and getting good grades is an important aspect. Students are sometimes more worried about getting a good grade on an assignment rather than learning the actual material. It is the teacher's job to give students an assessment that is directly related to the learning of the specific topic. In order to enhance children's learning O'Conner (2005), author of Seven Practices for Effective Learning, suggests some "assessment and grading practices that can enhance teaching and learning" (12). These include assessing before teaching and offering students choices. In Wingers article, Grading to Communicate, he explains how to use grades to promote learning. The final grade a student receives in class is much more than just how well they do on tests. Teachers need to decide what learning they value most; a major part of the grade should be the part connected...

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