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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?
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I feel that it is inappropriate to offer extra credit for an early study session. Unless a teacher can offer a study session that is open to all student, guaranteeing that all students have access to transportation for said study session and have equitable access to the available extra credit points, then I feel it is an unfair offering. Many students ride the bus and are unable to arrive at school early. Additionally, parents do not have available transportation to facilitate this opportunity for their child.
 
     
     
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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 your solution. If the students do not have or unable to provide transportation I do not think extra credit should be given.
Rated On: June 30, 2015 9:44 pm
Rated By: TaPeBu
 
     
     
  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: Agreed. It should be available for all students!
Rated On: July 1, 2015 5:22 pm
Rated By: NaXeta
 
     
     
  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: Great idea. The teacher should hold a study session that all students can attend.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 3:34 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
  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: Yes, extra credit, when offered, should be attainable for all students, not just the ones that are able to get to school early.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 4:58 am
Rated By: eguPud