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Critics argue that the Record Book’s focus on time and repetition induces anxiety. Proponents counter that it builds grit (Duckworth, 2016).

| Feature | Traditional Gradebook | Kumon Record Book | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Unit of analysis | Chapter test (weekly/monthly) | Daily worksheet (10-20 min) | | Pace | Teacher-determined | Student-determined | | Error handling | Partial credit; move on | Repeat entire set until mastery | | Student visibility | Seen at end of term | Seen every session | | Primary metric | Percentage correct | Speed + Accuracy | kumon record book

[Generated for Academic Review] Date: April 14, 2026 Critics argue that the Record Book’s focus on