Grades are a bad way to look at me. They usually end up being F's until the point where they count, getting credit for the class. I don't put any effort into the "homework" portion of the grade. Testing, I usually end up being top of the class. My idea is that if I get it, I shouldn't have to practice at it. I'm not saying effort is bad, just that I don't see a point in it at this time.