Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Zero for a Summative Assessment? Mr. Nesbitt's school has a no late work policy. In fact, at the beginning of the school year, letters were sent home regarding the policy and parents were required to sign in to make sure that everyone was aware of the policy. Mr. Nesbitt assigned a math project that was a summative grade. Joey did not turn his in and received a zero which brought his average grade to failing. Mr. Nesbitt feels as though giving him a zero is quite harsh and wants to allow him an extra day to turn in his assignment with a 10 point penalty for turning it in late. What do you think he should do? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) A zero for a project which is a summative grade is unrealistic and academically defeating. This policy should be reviewed. First, there has to be dialogue about the policy. Were parents involved with this decision? Second, we want students the learn responsibility, but in the real world, from time to time, there is an exception to the expectation. Finally, if a project counts as a summative grade, students should be allowed some class time to draft or work on the task. If a student has limited resources to complete the task, reasonable accommodations should be made to ensure the student has the needed supplies. It is very difficult and unlikely to recover, grade-wise, from a zero for a summative grade during a nine weeks grading period. In fact, the grade does not show what the student knows and understands. Instead, the grade may represent a lack of effort, irresponsibility or perhaps an unfortunate circumstance. I would have discussion with other teachers and administrators concerning the no late work policy. allow the student to turn in the task with a penalty.                 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 would not do this only because talking with other teachers isn't going to help solve the issue with the child and doesn't get any type of solution. Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:29 pm Rated By: amemuW                 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: A zero crushes the chances of a student passing. Rated On: October 19, 2014 9:22 pm Rated By: QyWyBy