There are a lot of misconceptions related to the process of grading, and most people find that the process of grading is simple. We can conclude that the process is complex because it includes monitoring, assessment, grading and evaluation, and as a result of these processes comes the grade. Pupils can be motivated by the desire to acquire knowledge, or they can be motivated to get the best possible grade. The aim of this study case was to assert if the pupils in seventh and eight grade learn in order to achieve the best possible grade and best possible school average for enrolling in high school. This case study was carried out in the Elementary School od Vladimir Nazor – Krnica, where the results of the last eleven generations who completed the eight grade were observed. In addition to the general averages of these generations from the fifth to the eight grade, the averages of four subjects were also looked at: Croatian language, Mathematics, German language and English language. The general passing averages of these generations of this elementary school were compared with the general averages of pupils at the level of the Republic of Croatia, although these data were not complete. The given results led to the conclusion that in the seventh and eight grades, the general average of pupils still mostly falls in regard to the fifth and sixth grade, both in the Elementary School of Vladimir Nazor – Krnica, as well as the pupils at the level of the Republic of Croatia.