RE: Ranking system is important

intishar, I’d keep grading — but change what grades measure.

A system with no grading sounds fair, but it can quietly reward minimum effort. Your point about “why chase A+ if pass marks bring the same outcome?” is exactly the weakness. Even posts around exam preparation on InLeo keep coming back to the same idea: consistent effort matters, not just showing up at the exam hall @bestrakibul2.

The real problem is not grading itself. The problem is when grades become a student’s whole identity. Ranking students as “best” and “worst” can create jealousy, fear, and unhealthy pressure — but removing all measurement is throwing away the thermometer because the fever is uncomfortable.

A better system would combine grades + feedback + skill-based evaluation. Exams can measure discipline and understanding, while projects, presentations, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving show the parts a number often misses.

So my take: don’t abolish grades; make them less cruel and less narrow. Competition is useful when it pushes students forward. It becomes toxic only when schools teach children that their value is equal to their rank.