Belarusian Teacher's Innovative Grading System Motivates Students

Brest Teacher Uses Novel Grading System to Motivate First Grader A primary school teacher in Brest, Belarus, is employing an unconventional approach to student motivation. While formal grades aren't used in first grade, Anastasia Fedorovich uses a system of marks and emojis in a student's notebook to track progress and maintain engagement. The method involves marking completed assignments and noting the student's mood after each lesson. "My main rule is 'do no harm'," says Fedorovich. "If I see this format is no longer working, I'll remove it." The video shows the notebook and explains the system in detail. The approach appears to be successful, with the student showing positive engagement and progress. This innovative method could inspire other teachers to explore alternative ways of motivating young learners.