What exactly is "un-grading," and what cases do people make for it?  What problems are present in these arguments?  Are there more moderate versions of the arguments that we should take into account?
What are some common negative attitudes that students take towards grades?  How do we approach trying to change these attitudes?   And the end of the day -- what are grades?

What exactly is "un-grading," and what cases do people make for it? What problems are present in these arguments? Are there more moderate versions of the arguments that we should take into account? What are some common negative attitudes that students take towards grades? How do we approach trying to change these attitudes? And the end of the day -- what are grades?

Ep. 86: What Are Grades? (Part II)

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Ep. 86: What Are Grades? (Part II)

Ep. 86: What Are Grades? (Part II)