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"Is there a better way to know if your child is really learning?

In today’s world, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking are key. It’s time to rethink how we measure learning. This is where performance tasks come in.

Traditional tests often miss the mark. Sure, they check if a student can remember facts and work under pressure, but they don’t show if they can use what they know in real life."
- Coach Ivy Marquez

excerpt from Teaching Moms Facebook article entitled "The Paper and Pencil Test"
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"Grit, resilience, perseverance, curiosity, teamplay, and emotional intelligence are values and competencies that are hardly marked by a grade.

We cannot undermine the importance of studying well because with it comes discipline, organization, time management, and accountability, but making grades the sole reason of their academic experience might make them lose the real meaning of why they’re studying in the first place." - Coach Ivy Marquez

- excerpt from SmartParenting's article entitled "Grades Don't Show Your Child's Full Potential, Says Life Coach" by April Kristel Llana (published Oct 23, 2024)

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“As parents, we have the chance to shift the narrative. Instead of emphasizing grades, let’s focus on helping our kids build skills and attitudes that will serve them for life. Let’s encourage them to develop a love of learning, to be curious, to ask questions, and to think critically. Let’s teach them that effort matters more than perfection, and that resilience—getting back up after a setback—is what truly defines success… Let’s encourage them to keep trying when things get tough, to be kind to others, and to learn how to manage their time and emotions. These are the qualities that will help them succeed in life, not just in school,” (Coach Ivy Marquez)

- excerpt from SmartParenting's article entitled "Grades Don't Show Your Child's Full Potential, Says Life Coach" by April Kristel Llana (published Oct 23, 2024)

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"The goal of education should be more than just passing a test—it should be about preparing students for the real world." - Coach Ivy Marquez

- excerpt from SmartParenting's article entitled "Grades Don't Show Your Child's Full Potential, Says Life Coach" April Kristel Llana (piblished Oct 23, 2024)

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"Grades Don't Show Your Child's Full Potential...
The number doesn’t explain where we struggled, what concepts we didn’t understand, how hard we worked to get there, how well the material was taught, what’s going on in our personal lives, or how we handle stress in the moment.”
(Coach Ivy Marquez, a life coach and a homeschool coach)

https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/real-parenting/parents-stop-obsessing-over-grades-a6266-20241023-lfrm?ref=article_feed_1&s=dam8aa5dular2d5s9so5tunsd0&fbclid=IwY2xjawGfvy5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTEu50YGo5nvOwebwhJzIoVE2GHlDpbMYWoJl__lWoUPXmdQZy2jdA9n7g_aem_SFI8uM9oFtaNr3rGwU8E-Q

Grades Don't Show Your Child's Full Potential, Says Life Coach Let kids 'learn for the sake of curiosity and understanding, and not just to get the grade.'