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Themes for GBG enhancing learning

Theme	# of responses	Evidence
Focusing on content, growth and learning	42	“I was able to take the time to learn rather to memorize or meet rubrics. I was naturally remembering based of my understanding rather than feeling forced to know something”
	42	“It made me want to produce high quality work and relieved the pressure of being right”
		“I felt motivated to learn out of genuine interest compared to feeling the need to get a good grade”
Creativity and individualization	11	“It offered more room for exploration. It also allowed me to explore the topics more as I chose to, not as the teacher deemed necessary” “Growth based learning allowed me to focus on the creative side of class and not just studying for tests”
Enjoying class and reducing stress	6	“Reduced stress” “I think GBG made sure I was actually paying attention while in class and that I was engaged”
Interacting with classmates	5	“It enhanced it because I actually felt like I was learning by collaborating with other students” “I wanted to participate in class regardless of the grade”
Trying new things	3	“I was able to practice, fail, and come back stronger the next time”
Did not enhance learning	2	“It did not”

Theme	# of responses	Evidence
Focusing on content, growth and learning	42	“I was able to take the time to learn rather to memorize or meet rubrics. I was naturally remembering based of my understanding rather than feeling forced to know something”
	42	“It made me want to produce high quality work and relieved the pressure of being right”
		“I felt motivated to learn out of genuine interest compared to feeling the need to get a good grade”
Creativity and individualization	11	“It offered more room for exploration. It also allowed me to explore the topics more as I chose to, not as the teacher deemed necessary”“Growth based learning allowed me to focus on the creative side of class and not just studying for tests”
Enjoying class and reducing stress	6	“Reduced stress”“I think GBG made sure I was actually paying attention while in class and that I was engaged”
Interacting with classmates	5	“It enhanced it because I actually felt like I was learning by collaborating with other students”“I wanted to participate in class regardless of the grade”
Trying new things	3	“I was able to practice, fail, and come back stronger the next time”
Did not enhance learning	2	“It did not”

Source(s): Table by author