What exactly is the "A" and why do we all want it? "Throughout our school years, we are taught to believe from society that grades display our intelligence. Because of this, our motivation, learning and personal growth are placed second to attaining the ultimate goal-the grade . . . We are programmed to imitate what the teacher wants. If we don't, we get a bad grade." (Bell:1999:2-3) Pressure from both parents and teachers to get good grades has made school more of a competition than a learning environment. A quote from the Un-TV and the 10 MPH
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