How To Change Grading System

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Having to do the same material over and over is monotous. Some material can be fun more like hands on work or group work. Doing work that’s just by yourself isn’t enjoyable. The traditional way is a safer route, everyone is used to it or should be. Having to change the grading system would have a major impact to students.
For example, I personally have difficulty in math and biology, I would rather take other classes than those. This year my grades are decent, I would want them to be higher. Getting homework has helped me out, it teaches me to solve each problem the proper way. Taking quizzes and tests help me out also, it makes me take my time on every single problem. My grades have improved by the traditional grading system. Everyone has

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