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**Pete** · 01-22-2012, 10:03

................someone a 60% that they did not earn it belittles the work a poor student did who worked his butt off but could only earn a 62% or 64%.

In the article a number of teachers who disagreed with the new policy were in favor of extra work and make up assignments for students who were failing. Then, at least, the students did at least earn that grade.

It's funny but when D1 and D2 were in public school many was the time a teacher would offer an extra credit assignment. And just about as often the ones who needed it the most din't do it.

01-22-2012, 10:03	#7
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	When you give....... ................someone a 60% that they did not earn it belittles the work a poor student did who worked his butt off but could only earn a 62% or 64%. In the article a number of teachers who disagreed with the new policy were in favor of extra work and make up assignments for students who were failing. Then, at least, the students did at least earn that grade. It's funny but when D1 and D2 were in public school many was the time a teacher would offer an extra credit assignment. And just about as often the ones who needed it the most din't do it.
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