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  Case: Mastery Grading
Student A has tried very hard all semester on each assignment and assessment. They have shown progress over time but is currently failing. Student B is very capable but has played around the whole semester. He or she is failing, but could have been passing all along. Student B does well on assessments, but fails to complete or turn in all other assignments. How do you ensure that mastery grading is done fairly with the two students? Is it fair for student B to recieve a passing grade or the same privileges as student A?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
It is not fair for Student B to receive a passing grade if they're not doing their in class work and it also isn't fair to fail student A who seems to be working hard but just not meeting the standards. To help with Student A, modify the curriculum to help them meet those standards and provide accommodations. For Student B, have a meeting with their parents to keep them in the loop about their student not completing work. If the student continues, tell them that they may possibly be retained if they do not start doing work.
 
     
     
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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: February 22, 2020 2:27 pm
Rated By: Michelle Cummings
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I think it is tricky because tests might affect their grades more then assignments.
Rated On: November 11, 2022 6:08 pm
Rated By: Vanessa Ferrer
 
     
     
  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 like this solution and would use it in my own classroom.
Rated On: November 14, 2022 1:11 am
Rated By: uGejeW