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Case: Bumping Grades
Ms. Butler was told by administration to bump up any report card grades that ended in a 9. For example, if a student received an 89, she was told to bump it to a 90. She was also told to bump any grades below a 60 up to a 60. For example, if a student had a 52 average, she was told to bump it to a 60. Ms. Butler does not feel comfortable doing this. What should she do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
My school told us to change any grade below a 50 up to a 50. I was uncomfortable with this as well. I write the actual grade on the student's assignment and in my grade book. The only place I change it is on the computer. Every week we send graded papers home for parents and guardians to review and sign. They return the papers and I file them in my classroom for the remainder of the year. The students this policy mostly effects are already on an RTI or in EIP. When we meet for their meetings I bring my paper grade book as a way to discuss progress with the parents. I am still not comfortable with this policy but after speaking with my administration I felt better about knowing that I will not be held responsible. I would go talk to an administrator and if you still do not feel comfortable I would reach out to someone at the district level to find out their policy. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree that we as teacher should do as directed but all do as this teacher does and keep a legitimate record |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 7:12 am |
| Rated By: Thomas Anderson |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: communication seemed to help in this situation |
| Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:31 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Smith |
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