I did horrible on the test before the final exam and also missed a quiz because of my illness that lasted for 3 weeks. The professor (statistics) grades extremely hard and does not give partial credit even if you do 90% of the question correctly. He gave us a review for the final and after I solved everything he said everything was right. On the final there were 2 questions that we have NEVER done before.
Anyway, @ 57% (calculating that I got 3 of the 5 questions right on the final) do prof's ever bump them up? I have never been in this situation before.
2006-12-09 04:23:52 · 5 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Based on what you gave, I say no. I had a professor who said that's life. You had to deal with it. I had another professor who graded very hard. I had a 40% and didn't see the point in taking the final. I found out later that 40% was passing after he eventually curved it. Needless to say, I failed. Again, just guessing, but you didn't get the D. I have also been in classes where a D was failing; a C or better was required.
2006-12-09 04:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of a professor bumping a grade by 1 to 2 percent . It is possible that he gave you the bump because of your recent illness (he might have taken pity on you). Although the bumping of your grade may not have been a good thing for you (with an F or low D you were not getting what he was trying to teach). If the professor has not made any demands on you (I think you know what demands I'm talking about) then I would just except the grade graciously. However if this subject is part of your major then you may want to repeat the class.
2006-12-09 04:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might, but don't bet on it. Next time around, try studying harder. However, I have a professor that grades anything above an 86 as an A and so on down. The professor might curve the final or eliminate questions that NO ONE got right. Good luck.
2006-12-09 04:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Pretty birds ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some do and some don't is the only answer. However being there (in class and after class) and making contact with the professer will increase your chances.
2006-12-09 04:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by jake y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's as tough as you say he his, then probably not.
2006-12-09 04:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by M K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋