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Minor Issues: My son failed maths, but got an A for effort
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Having an effort grade can be a source of motivation for some students, says the writer.
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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.
