Which statements explain why grades are important? Check all that apply.

Question

Grades provide a way for students to reflect on what they have learned.
Grades give employers and colleges a way to judge students’ potential.
Good grades ensure that students can get scholarships to go to college.
Good grades are often required for participation in extracurricular activities.
Grades determine whether students will succeed in after-school jobs.
Grades give teachers an idea of how well students know the lesson content.

Answer 1

The following statements explain why grades are important:

1. Grades provide a way for students to reflect on what they have learned.
2. Grades give employers and colleges a way to judge students’ potential.
3. Good grades ensure that students can get scholarships to go to college.
4. Good grades are often required for participation in extracurricular activities.
5. Grades give teachers an idea of how well students know the lesson content.

The statement "Grades determine whether students will succeed in after-school jobs" is less universally applicable, as success in jobs can depend on many factors beyond grades.