Rigor is creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels,each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates learning at high levels (Blackburn, 2008).
The Pitfalls of Grading
Here's a great article over at the Huffington Post about the pitfalls of grading. The point about how grades undermine intrinsic motivation is especially pertinent.
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