I have bought these for my daughter for the past two school years(5th and 6th grade) to use as her everyday "bring home binder" with each subject tabbed inside with papers homework school planner etc. This is the ONLY binder I have NOT HAD TO REPLACE during the school year. The rings are easy for her to manage (maybe not for younger ones). This gets a lot of use/wear/tear and holds up great! I LOVE the clear front that we personalize by inserting an 8 1/2 by 11 paper with her name homeroom and glued on pictures that represent her.
I bought a 1 1/2" last year for the school year & it was still in such great shape that they used it again this year. It is more than I like to pay but you get what you pay for.
This folder is highly useful and reliable and allows for use from one class to another year after year and also easy storage for pages and pages of notes.