Marks are just Numbers: The Learning Myths that Shaped Us (and Why they're Wrong)

By Nafeez Ahamed

Marks Are Just Numbers is the book every student, teacher, and parent has been waiting for (but probably didn't know they needed). If you've ever been told to memorize the entire textbook by heart or been forced to believe that grades define your worth-this one's for you.

Nafeez Ahamed takes a sarcastic, no-holds-barred approach to the Indian education system, from the obsession with marks to the complete disregard for actual learning. In this brutally honest (and often hilarious) journey, you'll discover how parents, teachers, and coaching centers have turned education into a competitive sport-one where the real winners are burnout and anxiety.

But don't worry, this isn't just a rant. It's a reality check, with a twist of humor. Ahamed challenges the outdated norms and offers fresh, practical insights on how we can finally teach kids to think critically, solve problems, and-gasp-actually enjoy learning.

Whether you're a student drowning in homework, a teacher stuck in the system, or a parent just trying to keep it all together, this book will make you laugh, think, and most importantly-question everything. Because in the end, the numbers on that report card don't define success. Real learning does.

Time to toss those textbooks aside and embrace education that actually matters. Are you ready to unlearn what you thought you knew?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSHXFDQP
• ISBN13: 9798896739678
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"