The argumentative essay “Grades and Self-Esteem” by Randy Moore, professor of biology at the University of Minnesota. Moore argues that teachers should consider the grading standards of the students rather than the self esteem. Grades come from their academic performance whereas self esteem from their creativity, confidence, and also by nature. He argues that many schools lower the standards of the students to have more satisfied students with low grades. Moore believes that through the grades the students can improve their performance by evaluating their academic performance. Moore compares American students with Korean and explains how low grade affected American student in job opportunities. On the other hand having good grade in math for