In your experience as a student or educator, how do grades and feedback feel different? by Cara-lynn Belbin

carabelbin — 2025-07-07 17:06:28 UTC

In my experience as a student I have found grades to be motivational but in a non-healthy competitive way. I have also found this to be true with my own children. Feedback feels more supportive and is a way to better oneself rather than focusing on doing the best in comparison to others.

kristenmullally — 2025-07-07 22:55:42 UTC

In my experience I feel so anxious about getting grades especially when given alone or when there is a little amount of feedback. I much prefer the feedback to tell me what I did right or wrong so I can improve the next time.

2025-07-08 22:17:28 UTC

In my experience as a student, grades often feel final and potentially judgemental whereas feedback, when done well, feels constructive. It invites reflection and growth.

2025-07-08 22:22:36 UTC

In my experience, grades feel final and concrete, creating a lot of anxiety. I prefer feedback to provide where I went wrong and guide me in the right direction going forward to support my learning.