Grading systems often fail to capture real learning, yet schools keep relying on them because parents and colleges demand measurable outcomes. In my 12 years of teaching high school math, I've seen brilliant problem-solvers get B's while memorizers ace tests—so does a letter grade truly reflect ability or just compliance? I lean toward no, grades should not be the primary measure of student success, but I wonder if abolishing them would just shift pressure onto unstructured assessments. What's your take on whether grading systems do more harm than good in education?