ELA Podcast

The podcast discusses the pros and cons of different grading systems. It focuses on the letter grading system being preferred over the number grading system. Number grades can be stressful, encourage comparison, and may not accurately reflect abilities. They can also create unhealthy competition and prioritize high grades over understanding. The letter grading system, on the other hand, provides more accurate information and allows for subsections within grades. However, it can also lead to unhealthy competition. Overall, there may be better ways to assess and support students without causing unnecessary stress. Hi, my name is Brandon. And I am Dylan. And we're going to be talking about the different grading systems around the world, the pros and cons. We're going to be diving into the letter grading system, A, B, C, D, F, and the number grading system, 1, 2, 3, 4. This is a part for this series, and today we're going to be focusing specifically on letter grades and how they're more preferred to number grades. In this episode, we're going to be talking about mostly only the cons of the number grading system and the pros of the letter grading system. But before we continue, here's an ad from our sponsors. Buy Smurgle Smur now for 7 million pennies. It increases your height and your confidence, even if you have none. Back to the podcast. Number grades in school can be stressful because they make us feel judged and encourage comparison with others. They don't always show the full picture of our abilities, leading to unfair evaluations, and can make us focus too much on getting a high grade rather than understanding the material. Additionally, they can create unhealthy competition among students and discourage taking risks on learning. Overall, while number grades have their place, there might be better ways to assess and support students without causing unnecessary stress and pressure. What is the disadvantage to the letter grading system? Letter grades can also create unhealthy competition within the classroom, leading to not only stress but also an unhealthy community between students and teachers. But the National Education Association just reported that high test scores do not automatically equal understanding of the material. Some pros of the letter grading system is due to the fact that it gives a more accurate grade because it has more available information. Last year, I was in an American school where they had a letter grading system that felt a lot more competitive, which allowed the students to strive to be the best. Therefore, better grades were achieved. The letter grading system is definitely more precise. An example is A, B, C, D, and F, and they both have subsections such as A+, A, and A-. Thank you, and we'll see you in the next episode. Bye!