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Claim
Rather than helping students improve, low grades can hurt students.
Evidence
Quote: “Low grades usually cause students to withdraw from learning” (Professor Thomas R. Guskey)
Reasoning
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By causing students to "withdraw from learning," low grades create a negative cycle in which the students who are struggling the most are the least likely to ask for help.
A better option is to give students detailed comments and feedback.
Low grades can have a particularly negative impact on elementary school students.
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By causing students to "withdraw from learning," low grades can lower their motivation and self-esteem, leading to a decrease in their overall academic performance.