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  Case: No grade lower than 60
In this school system, teachers are not allowed to give a student a grade lower than 60. How do you feel about this grading policy? It is claimed to be research-based.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
First, where is the research to back up this grading policy? And if such research is there, I would have the student go back and correct the mistakes. After the second time of re-correct I would stat writing names and re-teach in a small group or a mini lesson based on the number of students that cannot receive a 60 or higher. That is a good indicator that the students have not mastered or even gained knowledge of that skill taught.
 
     
     
  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: I believe this solution to be helpful. I think correcting the students and having them work in a small group would be beneficial for them to learn.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:21 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
  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: Truly attempting to help the students by not accepting grades under a 60 and intervening will help them master the skills. It's when the teachers bump grades up when its undeserved than it begins to be a problem.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:47 am
Rated By: Maryssa Kane
 
     
     
  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: Figuring out what needs to be retaught helps ensure students are receiving the information they need. Small groups help students learn because there are a variety of techniques used.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 8:07 pm
Rated By: pyGyga
 
     
     
  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: I agree with this, especially how they approach the students after the grade
Rated On: October 15, 2017 10:55 pm
Rated By: duPuSa