This does suck. I know I have had a few classes that are really struggles for me. They are just subjects that I have difficulties with. I hate the feeling of not being as smart as others. I have had teachers who list all the test scores on the board before she hands them out. This is even more depressing if you are anywhere near the bottom of the scale. So sometimes I do agree that competition is a good motivator. But other times I think it can actually bring people down.