1. Grading systems are a blaring issue in numerous schools throughout the country. In this case, a teacher at Littleton High School proposes a solution to a previous problem imposed onto the math department. The issue involved students challenging their determined grade in hopes of a higher grade. Jane Vincent begins to support a stricter grading system where the teachers would round up a student’s grade if they earned a .5 or higher, or round the grade down if they obtained lower than a .5. The most beneficial consequence of this system is that a student’s grade could be changed between two letter grades, such as an A and a B, avoiding students who try to influence their borderline grades. An obvious implication for Vincent’s new grading system
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Jane Vincent is stuck in a situation that tests her ability to differentiate between right and wrong. Her options include: sticking with the math departments new grading system and leaving William Lawrence with a B or going against the system and bumping up his algebra grade to an A. Vincent has a close relationship with the principal, who is keen on the idea of William getting an A. If she were to improve his grade, Vincent’s relationship with the principal would not be negatively affected and may even be enhanced. Although her relationship might improve, she would now be faced the problem on whether or not other students deserve the same treatment as William Lawrence. Meanwhile, if she continues to be faithful to the system, she will not be put into the position to round up any other student’s borderline grades and will not feel guilty for going against the system she supported. Jane should not bump up William Lawrence’s grade. While he is a good student, this situation is an idle time to teach discipline. Rounding up a student’s unearned grade sets them up for failure; they should learn to accept what they have earned and improve from it. Vincent should also stick with her commitments. To go against a promise she made to the other teachers and school system would make her feel guilty in the
Jane Vincent is stuck in a situation that tests her ability to differentiate between right and wrong. Her options include: sticking with the math departments new grading system and leaving William Lawrence with a B or going against the system and bumping up his algebra grade to an A. Vincent has a close relationship with the principal, who is keen on the idea of William getting an A. If she were to improve his grade, Vincent’s relationship with the principal would not be negatively affected and may even be enhanced. Although her relationship might improve, she would now be faced the problem on whether or not other students deserve the same treatment as William Lawrence. Meanwhile, if she continues to be faithful to the system, she will not be put into the position to round up any other student’s borderline grades and will not feel guilty for going against the system she supported. Jane should not bump up William Lawrence’s grade. While he is a good student, this situation is an idle time to teach discipline. Rounding up a student’s unearned grade sets them up for failure; they should learn to accept what they have earned and improve from it. Vincent should also stick with her commitments. To go against a promise she made to the other teachers and school system would make her feel guilty in the