Grade retention

Wilson indicated that each student would receive feedback on their weekly writing assignment prior to the next weekly writing assignment, so that we may improve. Because these assignments accounted for ten percent of our grade, they make a letter grade difference in our final letter grade. Dr. Wilson only graded ONE weekly writing assignment that was returned to us. It was the first one, due and submitted on January 13, 2017, where the majority of the class received C’s. Exhibit B and exhibit C…

realized halfway through sophomore year that the academics were only half the battle. I lacked the ability to communicate efficiently with others. The move from a tight-knit school of 650 students to a public school with 2,000 students was terrifying. My grades through junior year dropped as I got a sense of how the real world is; teachers don’t repeat the assignment, grading errors don’t fix themselves, and I had to learn how to fight…

Grades are supposed to tell you how smart you are, right? No. They don’t tell you how smart you are. The school grading system just holds you to a standard. I’ve always been bad at school. It made me feel worse about myself. Like I wasn’t as smart as everyone else. I didn’t have that help at home. I kinda just had to tough it out and pay attention in class. If the school grading system got abolished, students’ would have more opportunity. “Grades can only really be experienced as a reward or…

She said her grandparents were extremely unhappy with the decisions. In High School Haley excelled with a grade point average that was above a 4.0. She participated in Tennis as a sport. Haley’s mother was a lab technician, and worked a lot of hours. I asked about her father and what he was like. Haley then went on to tell me that he was the manager at the…

Praise the Response In Mary Sherry’s article In praise of the ‘F’ word she sets here idea that having the ability to flunk is good for the students. Mary is an adult literacy teacher and her students often say they wished that someone had made them study. She states that most students cannot prioritize correctly. In most cases I would agree that most students have difficulty prioritizing school. Mary’s main point however was that flunking students is a good way to get students to learn…

The two chapters that I would like to compare and contrast are Depression part one and two. Out of all the chapters I can relate to these two the most. I can relate to depressing more when I am at school. I feel that I am a big failure and nothing can go right. For example, last week there were no test coming up, but I worried that I was going to fail all five courses. In depression part one and two she motivates herself. For example she says to herself “If you don’t stop being sad right now,…

Before the storm of the century, I believe that I had a grade of 86 for Graphic Design. I have done all the work i have been told to do. I completed all of my work to the best in my ability. I respect my teacher and listen to what he has to say. Also i work hard to do all my work in time. And that’s why i deserve a grade of 86. I deserve a 86 for my grade because I have used all my work time wisely most of the time. I pay attention to do what i’m supposed to do, and not mess up in my work. i…

Ten extra points on my average semester would not only add to my average grade but increase my gpa as a whole. You being a english teacher know how critical a gpa can be; getting into a decent college . I know I deserve these ten extra points on my semester grade average. I try my very hardest in this class, I make sure my work is neat and well presented. Understand, and put yourself in my shoes. This class and algebra stresses me, knowing they're the only classes I’m not doing too well in.…

Grades have been around for over 100 years, but they don’t always motivate students to try harder. The decreasing trend to actually try in school is huge. In order for students to try in class, it requires that we clearly distinguish progress from growth, and absolute achievement from norm-referenced grading. (Wiggins) Therefore, high schools should eliminate letter grades because grades diminish students’ interest in whatever they are learning; grades do not always reflect what students know,…

Senior year….. (breathes in fresh air) . It’s finally here It came so fast it really does creep up on you. I was just in the 9th grade and now it’s almost over completely. My school fees are almost 100 dollars, but I got half wavered. Everything is coming so quick I honestly can’t believe it’s here. Cap and gown measurements were the best and then again a little serious because that meant it was getting closer and closer to the time for me to graduate. I want it to be over with but then again I…