Is Current Academic Grading Helpful in Performance?

Tests and grading help a student to comprehend a concept. The idea that there are consequences
to learning or not-learning a concept may prompt students to try to learn. It may force students to
take steps towards comprehending a concept rather than simply exposing themselves to the
concept. Grades act as a consequence to learning, which means a student may take more time and
effort when learning a concept.
Sadly, some students are going to pass or fail based on their tests, it is likely that a student who is
a bad test taker will also fail at the end of his or her qualification. On the other hand, if a student
is a poor test taker and is receiving poor grades, then that student may experiment with learning
how to improve his or her test-taking skills.
Tests may force students to revise more. Grades are a consequence of tests, and if a student knows
a test is coming, then that student may take on extra revision. The threat of a bad grade may make
a student try to comprehend concepts and may push the student the extra step towards extra
revision so that the concepts are both understood and remembered.
If a student takes a test that is graded, and the student cares about the grade, then the student will
try a little harder. A teacher or professor may look at the test and see where the student has
misunderstood a concept that was explained. For example, a student may say that thanks a lot,
which is correct, but may also think that the correct sentence is a lot thanks, which is incorrect, yet
such a misunderstanding may cause the student to lose marks in a real exam.
If used correctly, exams and grades can help to improve a student’s performance, and it may help
a teacher or professor hone his or her teaching skills. If a teacher/professor is aware of the
downsides to testing and grades, and if he or she is aware of the possible flaws relating to tests and
grades, then grading and tests may be used in moderation to help improve a student’s performance.