To Clarify: a student turns in an "A" paper, but it was late, so the student receives a "C" instead. Is that legal? If not, which specific statute can be used to argue against that policy? thanks.
2006-09-29 16:05:52 · 6 answers · asked by throttlejock 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
A lot of teacher do this, but at my school we are looking to reform this. Here is the question: was the grade based on promptness, or content? Some teachers insist on taking away points for being late. That, however is not academic. It has nothing to do with whether or not the child learned the information.
At our school we are encouraged to use no more than 10% of the grade for non academic things. Some teachers give grades for being present, for participating and take away for being late or absent.
What we are trying to make teachers understand is that participating or being present does not mean that the child learned anything, and being late does not mean that they did NOT learn anything.
Kids have different situations. With some kids I am just grateful at times that they got it together enough to actually complete the work. In real life deadlines are extended. If done too much a person may be fired. It is important for kids to know that, but they do not deserve a failing grade, or even 2 grades taken away just for being late.
2006-09-29 16:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The paper should of been turned in on time. In college the same rules apply so it should be no different in high school. I am not sure that there is anyone who has ever tried to make grading a state statute. Why should someone do that? Assignments are given and the due date is given at that time. Kids are well aware of when they need to get something done and there should be some kind of retribution for late work. As an adult i dont get to turn my work in late at my job just cause i didnt want to do it. It is called responsibility
2006-09-29 23:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by gem753 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine there's a state law governing this, but I can see both sides. Melanie's answer makes a lot of sense. I suppose it's a matter of priorities. Which is more important: performance or promptness? The way I see it, the quality of the work is more important than whether it was completed on time. On the other hand, deadlines have to be observed or teaching would become chaotic. Students will meet deadlines all their life and need to learn responsibility. As with everything else in life, compromise is called for here.
My suggestion is to alter your policy to specify that assignments will be downgraded for lateness - say 5 or 10 points for every day late. Put the policy in writing as part of your course syllabus. It's important to CYA in matters like this so that if the policy is challenged, you can point to the syllabus and prove that every child was aware of the rules.
2006-09-30 09:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, and if I'm wrong, may I never take a job teaching in Oregon. I know they are a "little left of center" out west, but, holy moley!
2006-09-29 23:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Squid Vicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Kiddo,
If the paper is due on a certain date, it needs to be turned in on that date.
It's called RESPONSIBILITY.
2006-09-29 23:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Yoli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds fishy to me
2006-09-29 23:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋