「到底什麼比分數重要？」這是一個值得台灣中學教育深思的問題。長久以來，社會深受傳統士大夫觀念影響，認為「萬般皆下品，唯有讀書高」，學生往往被分數和排名框住，忽略了潛能、天賦與人性的多元面向。二十五年來，我在明道不斷鼓勵學生超越考試思維，探索自我價值，並培養關心人與自己、人與他人、人與社會的能力。我們也重視合作、溝通、創造力與批判思考，因為這些才是面對未來不可或缺的能力。尤其在 AI 已經超越人類智能的時代，中學教育更應強化人類智慧，幫助學生善用科技，成為自律反思的自主學習者，進而邁向終身學習。比分數更重要的，正是要能在未來世界成為有價值且有幸福感的人。What truly matters beyond grades? This is a pressing question for education in Taiwan today. For too long, our society has been shaped by the traditional belief that academic achievement is the sole path to success, where students are judged only by scores and rankings. Yet education must be more than grades. Over the 25 years at Mingdao, we have encouraged students not only to study for exams, but also to discover their potential and talents, and to reflect on the relationships between self and others, and between individuals and society. We emphasize collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that define human wisdom and resilience. In an era where artificial intelligence already surpasses human intelligence in many areas, secondary education must focus on what makes us human: the ability to think deeply, to reflect, and to learn with purpose. By guiding students to use technology as a tool, and to become self-regulated and reflective learners, we help them grow into lifelong learners. Beyond grades, what truly matters is becoming a complete, capable, and compassionate person.明道國中高中六年一貫校友，曾在美國矽谷擔任軟體工程師。2000年選擇回到母校，用科技人的眼光投入教育，歷任教師、童軍團長、學務主任、副校長與校長。在24年校長任內，陪伴無數明道人追尋夢想。如今雖已退休，但仍以校務顧問與基金會董事長的角色，持續守護並推動明道教育的未來。Alumnus of Mingdao High School and former Silicon Valley engineer, he has dedicated over two decades as teacher, Scoutmaster, and Principal. Now serving as School Affairs Consultant and Chairman of the Mingdao Culture & Education Foundation, he continues to support the future of Mingdao education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx