"Without grades we can not learn." (Farber 333) Many people believe grades are the single strongest inhibitor of learning. Grades motivate me more than anything else to try and learn in school and do well on tests and quizzes. Grades are what set all students apart from each other. I believe grades are a tremendous motivational tool and can be used to "trick" students into learning. They sometimes can cause fear, and they can be "received" not earned due to unfair circumstances. Grades can be good, bad, and ugly.

Grades can be a great motivator. Most of the time grades inspire me to do my best. Without grades I would have no reason to try in school. Grades trick students into learning. Most students want to receive good grades, but to receive good grades you most do your work which will help you learn. If I knew that I...