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The Report Card with Nat Malkus

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The Gamification of Grades in School

This chapter discusses how grades in school have become a high-stakes game where students feel the pressure to compete with their peers for access to selective colleges and universities. The speaker highlights how students have recognized that the system has been gamified and they adjust their efforts accordingly. They often focus on short-term strategies to get good grades rather than prioritizing long-term learning.

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