Minor Issues: My son failed maths, but got an A for effort

Having an effort grade can be a source of motivation for some students, says the writer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE – School is out and the report books are in.

My 17-year-old son came home with a failing grade for mathematics, but before my husband could say anything, we noticed that beside the result was a column for effort, where he got an A.

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