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February 12, 2026Higher EducationOpen Access

Beyond a critique of grades

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JNJuuso Henrik NieminenMBMargaret BearmanRARola Ajjawi

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Overview

Conceptual study proposes post-critical approaches to improve grading and student achievement evaluation.

Key Points

  • This conceptual study aims to explore the limitations of traditional grading practices and suggests a shift towards post-critical approaches.
  • Analyzes historical critiques of grading practices
  • Draws on the work of Bruno Latour
  • Explores the implications of maintaining current grading systems
  • Identifies the stagnation of grading practices in higher education
  • Highlights the shift needed from critique to constructive focus
  • Argues for a reconsideration of what is valued in assessing student merit

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Nieminen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6ebb5be6419ac0d54717https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-026-01627-z
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