Bryan suggested in his blog that it is idealistic and even "ridiculous" to want to get rid of our current grading system. I am saddened by many people's inclination to reject something because it is too idealistic. It would not be easy to get rid of our grading system, and I'm not even saying it would ever happen, but if you believe something is wrong, you should try to fix it. So many amazing things in history would not have happened if people had been "realistic" and not gotten carried away with their ideas. Even if you were to fail at trying to do something radical (such as eliminating the grading system), having that goal and working towards it would effect more change than just accepting things the way they are.
Additionally, you cite some reasons why we should keep grades, such as grad schools and employers looking at them. However, I think you are highlighting the fact that the problem with grading is a problem in our whole society, and in order to get rid of grading, we would have to amend more than just the way our schools function. This makes it a lot more complicated, but no less important.
Question: Is it always appropriate to be idealistic in one's goals?
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