In A Perfect World. . . Grades

In a perfect world, there would be no need for grades.  Students would come to class having read the material and have cogent remarks for the class discussion.  The biblical admonition to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul" (paraphrased) would be rule, not the exception.  That would be an educational utopia!  Unfortunately, this scenario rarely (if ever) materializes.  Students are grade mongers.  Please don't view this as a derogatory statement; I was a grade monger myself.  The difference is that I understood that in order to get the grade I wanted, I had to put in a great deal of study.  I knew it was necessary to read the course material and actually study for the exams.  I knew that it was very important that I attend class and take notes.  It never entered my mind to suggest that a professor assigned too much work or ask "Are we doing anything in class today?"  Most students today don't understand what an "A" actually means.  Far too often, students want an A without doing any work.  Newsflash!  An A means that the work was "exceptional!"  It's time to raise our educational standards!  It's been my experience that students will rise to meet those higher standards.  I don't mean to lump all students into this category; I know many students who are very diligent and dedicated.  Applying a biblical perspective to study will result in not only better students but better students.  Teachers and professors will need to spend more time developing quality course work.  It's time to remember that God demands our best in every aspect of life!  Blessings!