School Grading Practices

  As Canada’s international education rankings decline, debate grows over grading practices. Some argue that prioritizing student effort over objective achievement reduces academic rigour, obscures accurate performance data, and weakens […]
Published on June 25, 2025

 

As Canada’s international education rankings decline, debate grows over grading practices. Some argue that prioritizing student effort over objective achievement reduces academic rigour, obscures accurate performance data, and weakens accountability in education systems.

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