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Case: Extra credit for attending study session?
I have a colleague that offered 5 pts on a test if students came in early and attended a study session before school. Is it right to offer extra credit like this? Shouldn't the material reviewed in the study session itself be the reward?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I have always been wary of giving extra credit of any form. I generally prefer for the students' grades to be a reflection of their knowledge of the material. However, I had a discussion with a colleague this week in which I asked her to clarify her rationale for offering extra credit. She made the case that she offered the extra credit opportunities so that the students would work extra hard to learn the material that they otherwise would not have learned. That makes sense to me. In this case, I am a bit wary of cramming the material down their throats the day of the test. I question whether they actually learn the material rather than just memorizing it. I would feel better about it if she offered the extra credit to complete a task that would help to learn the material. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree with you. Creating something that students can complete to earn the extra credit is better than offering it for simply showing up. |
| Rated On: March 10, 2015 11:22 pm |
| Rated By: VadeQa |
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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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| Comments: I agree, I would worry that "cramming" the information, that the students do not truly understand it. |
| Rated On: March 11, 2015 11:37 am |
| Rated By: yQaran |
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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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| Comments: I feel you make a very valid point in stating that extra-credit is better rewarded for completing tasks that enrich a students knowledge instead of cramming for a test. I've always been fond of 1st credit! |
| Rated On: March 11, 2015 12:27 pm |
| Rated By: PaGuDu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I think this is a good and well thought out solution. |
| Rated On: October 12, 2015 12:20 pm |
| Rated By: Natalie Taylor |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: sometimes students need that extra push I would do this. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 4:35 pm |
| Rated By: Robert Hendler |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I think that you should have to do something besides attend the study session like you should given them a question pertainign t the session and they have to finish it before they leave |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 4:28 am |
| Rated By: Krystalynn Gulczewski |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: wonderful sight and understanding of the situation |
| Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:10 am |
| Rated By: aQaWus |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I like extra credit, but I agree that they should complete an assignment to earn it. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2016 5:40 am |
| Rated By: ReTepy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree - there's a bit of give and take to the practice. It could set up good habits for students, but it could also do the opposite and give them a bad habit, like cramming for exams. |
| Rated On: July 6, 2017 1:03 am |
| Rated By: yGedeb |
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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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| Comments: This is a great solution. Offering it with the mentality of learning the material is the goal. |
| Rated On: June 30, 2021 7:32 pm |
| Rated By: yraReW |
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