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  Case: First B
It is the end of the marking period, and I just gave my final unit test for the quarter. I passed out progress reports to my students at the end of each period. After school, I had a visit from one of my most engaged students who was crying and very upset. Her current grade is an 89.45%, and she says that she has never before received a "B" in any class. What is my next step?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would explain to the student the process for calculating grades and emphasize the importance of every assignment and test. I would also explain that a 'B' is not bad and certain classes don't always come as easy to some students as it does for others. Hopefully it is the push the student needs to work harder for an 'A' in the future if that is what is really important to them.
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: March 3, 2013 12:34 am
Rated By: GaTuWy
 
     
     
  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 No
Comments:
Rated On: March 3, 2013 8:32 pm
Rated By: yTuGyd
 
     
     
  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: I think that I would avoid using saying certain classes don't always come as easy to some students.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:00 am
Rated By: Ashley
 
     
     
  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: It's not a good idea to say that to a student. Especially one who puts their all into each and every class.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 12:08 am
Rated By: uJuPyS