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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!)
There are always requirements that we must meet, even if we do not feel comfortable. For example, in my district we are not allowed to give a grade lower than a 50, even if the student earned a lower grade. At first I was also uncomfortable with this procedure. However, I have learned it is in place for students who struggle. If you constantly fail at something, your inner voice will become extremely negative and you will give up. Remember, we are still teaching children and they are fragile little things. You may want to discuss with your administration their reasoning behind the policy of bumping up grades. Have a conversation with them to determine if they are doing it to make the school look better, or if it is a research based, sound policy. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I too would explain to them that grades are to track progress but for a struggling student to keep seeing F's will not get them anywhere, it's obvious they need more help. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:31 pm |
| Rated By: amemuW |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: I agree that it is important to find out why it is being done. Children are fragile, but need to be motivate to do better and not handed a higher grade. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:48 pm |
| Rated By: uVejeg |
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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 |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: It is difficult when you feel that the school is just doing it for themselves and the grade the school gets. |
| Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:29 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Smith |
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