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Is it fair for everyone to receive the same grade? Or do you divide it?

I just did a group assignment and had to give everyone the same grade. They HAD to work together (they did a trial). But some people did nothing and some people did a lot. I never know what to do!
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Hello runyju,
I believe that grades are earned. It is important to establish expectations before starting independent group work. Each student should know that it is expected of them to participate and contribute to the task that is given to the group. It is only fair for the students who do contribute and work to earn a grade, and those who fail to do so do not. Overall, establish some procedures for group work, and the students will not be surprised by either earning or failing to earn a grade.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: not a truly helpful solution
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:24 pm
Rated By: aQaWus
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution allows students to be graded fairly
Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:45 pm
Rated By: eXyzyS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution makes sure everyone is aware of their role in the group and how to earn an A.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:55 pm
Rated By: yJeXad
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:20 pm
Rated By: punybu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: In this situation, I would use this solution. This solution describes what was missing in the case. The teacher in the case should set clear boundaries of what is required of students while doing group work.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:23 pm
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great comment!
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:47 pm
Rated By: Shelby Milton
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that establishing expectations would give the students a clear set of guidelines that could help them understand and divide up all of the work.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:11 pm
Rated By: ezyMyM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: IF I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: February 27, 2016 8:27 pm
Rated By: tuWyDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I totally agree with you. Children should earn the grade that they are given.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 8:16 pm
Rated By: uMyQeX
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with you. All the students did not deserve the same grade. great input
Rated On: March 6, 2016 6:57 pm
Rated By: yNesuL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I believe this is a helpful solution and once that I will follow in my classroom.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 4:27 pm
Rated By: uSaPeL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea I would handle this situation the same way!
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:04 pm
Rated By: ymuBub
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this, all teachers grade group work differently, establish rules that work for you and your students.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 11:02 pm
Rated By: aWeVyM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 4, 2017 5:46 pm
Rated By: ysyver
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this. Every student should be graded independently based on his or her performance in the group. They should be informed of the evaluating aspects so they can know what to expect.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 9:46 pm
Rated By: reLuWe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution
Rated On: October 1, 2018 6:13 pm
Rated By: quJuja