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  Case: No make up exam policy
A student misses a mid-term exam worth 40% of her grade. She tells you she was in the hospital. You have a "NO MAKE UP EXAM" policy and the student appears to be OK. What course of action do you take next?
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I would take the student on the side and ask them to tell you everything that happened. I would want to get a second chance. You never know why the child really missed class. Also, look at the student's attendance;if it is good, I would give another chance.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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: The student could have gone through an extremely difficult time, so I wouldn't go so far as to ask them to tell you "everything." However, I would request that they bring you proof as to why they couldn't attend that day. Otherwise, it's just their word.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 11:47 pm
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
  Rating
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: Obtain proof rather than just accepting word of mouth as true.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 12:11 am
Rated By: JeBeVu
 
     
     
  Rating
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: Even though you are their teacher, I don't feel that you need to know all of the information behind them missing school. If they said they were in the hospital than a doctor's note is all you need.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 1:26 am
Rated By: Ryduga