Attitude Quote by Bram Cohen
“One thing about school - I always had this attitude that I was in school to learn, and attempted to do whatever was involved in that process, while school had this attitude that I was there to earn grades, which I couldn't care less about. Unsurprisingly, my grades weren't very good.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Bram Cohen, 2020
The speaker sees a mismatch between learning for understanding and schooling focused on grades, leading to poor performance.
In simple terms: Learning vs grades conflict caused low scores.
Key Takeaway
Align goals with system incentives.
Themes
education
motivation
assessment
learning
performance
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
personal
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- students seeking knowledge
- teachers designing curricula
- parents supporting learning
- policy makers reforming assessment
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
grade-oriented systems
educational philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance curiosity with required evaluations?
- What changes would make grades reflect learning?
A Different Perspective
Grades may still be required for advancement despite learning focus.
