Life doesn’t grade on a curve. Your progress is not predicated on the progress of others. You either learn the lesson, or you repeat the lesson. It’s that simple. It doesn’t happen in life; and it doesn’t happen in my classroom. I refuse to perpetuate a culture of competition among students in a subject area that they ALL should MASTER. Be your own competitor! Let that last failed test be your competitor! Don’t look at what tests other people are passing. We can’t all get the best grades in the class; but we can all be the best we can be. Your test is for your path. Their test is for their path. Do you!

I’m not the only one who feels this way. Take a look at this article. Take it and apply it outside of the classroom. Peace!