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I strongly believe this statement because education is the catalyst for achieving growth and success. Not only in our personal lives but also professionally.

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This image shows high school students in class, hard at work. They are a reflection of today's high school classrooms.

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I chose this image because my research is on the High School Grading System. So, I feel this is a beautiful picture of a HS.

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As I was searching for the answer to my own CQ, I was able to learn about competency-based learning (CBL) while doing my research.

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I am trying to show the contrast and comparison between traditional education and competency-based education.

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My original art is a poem that I wrote to express the topic of my research, which is about the educational grading system. During my research I found out about competency-based learning which does away with D and F letter grades. On the other hand, some school districts are still allowing D as a passing grade. This poem is to encourage the student to try and not settle.

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Looking back, I’ve always had a drive to push myself, even from a young age. I remember being a student in the G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education) program in elementary school, it was one of the first times I felt like my curiosity and love for learning were really recognized. The program wasn’t just about being “smart.” It was about thinking differently, digging deeper, and asking questions that didn’t always have easy answers. I thrived in that environment. I loved the challenge, the creativity, and the sense of being part of something special.

Fast forward a few years, and that same mindset carried me into college. In 1993, I enrolled at Dickinson-Warren Business College. It was a new environment, and honestly, it came with its own set of challenges. Balancing coursework, personal responsibilities, and the pressure of performing well wasn’t always easy, but I stayed focused. I knew what I wanted, and I was determined to prove to myself that I could rise to the occasion. Earning a 3.67 GPA wasn’t just a number to me; it was proof of hard work, late nights, and a lot of self-belief.

Then, returning for the first time to DVC College in 1998 to pursue my A.S. in Business, I was stepping into a new chapter, one that brought even more clarity to my goals. However, I was not focused, and my first experience here at DVC as a student didn’t go quite how I expected or planned for it to go.

Now, as an adult returning to college here at DVC after 26 years, I’m attempting to achieve my dream of earning my degree. This time, it means so much more because I’m attending with my youngest daughter before she transfers. My goal is to walk the stage in the same graduating class as her, and I want my grades to reflect the hard work and dedication I’m putting into achieving that goal. (Word count: 326)

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I created a survey, and made a post that addressed my CQ: How does the grading system impact competency-based learning? While the first version of my survey was not done well, I had a total of 18 survey visits, 6 total responses, and 6 completed responses. Here is the link to the results of my surveys: https://survey.zoho.com/survey/newui#/portal/887528276/department/soB1QB/survey/1160536000000003031/reports/summaryresponse/defaultreport. I also posted my CQ on the Quora website: https://www.quora.com/How-does-the-grading-system-impact-competency-based-learning-CBL/answer/Vanessa-Dye-3?__filter__=all&__nsrc__=notif_page&__sncid__=64407449394&__snid3__=86435988030, if you would like to see the results of that post.

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