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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!)
I would also utilize the comments section and make sure that the students and parents are aware of the actual earned grade. Make sure that students and parents are aware that this is less likely to occur in high school, and that if students are falling behind or struggling with a concept that they need to get help.
 
     
     
  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: lots of teachers do not write much in this section,but it can definitely be put to good use
Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:31 pm
Rated By: Amanda Smith
 
     
     
  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: Writing in your own comments is important so the parents know the actual grade received.
Rated On: July 1, 2015 7:25 pm
Rated By: huQeTe