Assessment is Most effective...

...when students are not given grades.

Do you agree?

Grades can be an effective way of motivating students as it gives them something concrete to aim for. On the other hand, students can be distracted by the grade and not concentrate on the feedback that would actually help them to improve their work. So I am undecided.

'''Perhaps you could provide some evidence to support this statement? Further reading will be useful to expand on your answer if you intend to move up the mark scheme.'''

I agree with Jono that it is the feedback that is the most important aspect of the assessment.