Traditional grading systems are increasingly questioned for their limited scope in reflecting a student's overall capabilities. Educator Esther Miguélez Palomo argues that grades often fail to capture crucial aspects like resilience, empathy, and creativity, leading to student frustration and a narrow focus on numerical achievement.
The LOMLOE, Spain's education law, emphasizes continuous, formative, and integrative assessment, valuing the learning process and competency development. Educators suggest shifting the focus from grades to fostering critical thinking, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence. Studies indicate future professions require creativity, social skills, and adaptability, aspects not reflected in traditional report cards.
A change in parental perspective is advocated, urging a focus on the learning process and effort rather than solely on grades, recognizing each child's unique learning pace and strengths.