Sixth grade

Physical Education (PE) out of all the classes on his school agenda. At the beginning of his seventh grade year, however, the entire student body was informed that there would be a change as to how gym class would be graded. Rather than using the traditional grading scale, the faculty had decided to turn PE into a pass or fail class. This also meant that the class would not affect students’ Grade Point Averages (GPA); which is a huge factor for students, starting in junior high, as Robby is…

cooking skills, an incomplete for ironing and a B+ for her skills in bed. Here she is explaining how her family uses a grading system to grade her as a housewife. She then proceeds and talks about her children. Her son explains that she is an average mother but she can definitely improve on her skills. Her daughter on the other hand, believes in pass and failing grades and tells her mother that she is passing. The last sentence of the poem takes a dark turn and Linda Pastan states, “Wait ‘til…

Although my dad only has a seven grade education, it has never stopped him in his ability to advance himself in knowledge or the ability to research information he is unsure of. My father is wise in numerous areas in life. His ability to mend practically anything impresses me every time. My dad enforced education growing up. I knew it was completely unacceptable for me to have a grade under a “B”. My dad compelled to my brother and I of him aspiring us to…

months. She is also looking forward to spring break as she plans on using this time to catch up on any uncompleted assignments. Student M feels prepared and ready for High School; however she is still struggling in math. Although Student M’s math grade is below Ms. Fernandez liking, Mr. Fernandez is content with his daughter’s commitment to seeking support and giving her all to her school work. Student M will continue attending the mentoring program; she will also continue seeking additional…

thus lowering their test scores? The National Assessment of Educational Progress states that only twenty-six percent of students have more or the sufficient amount of math skills that is required by their grade level, and thirty-six percent of students can read at a level corresponding to their grade. According to research casualties of bullying perform at a lower level in school than students who do not experience bullying, and even when other factors…

give the average grade to the ones who gave all the right answers, for being good parrots. I’d give the top grades to those who made a lot of mistakes and told me about them, and then told me what they learned from them.(R.)” Being graded in schools is not a new trend. From Kindergarten to seniors in college, every student is graded in their classes based on a set of criteria given by each teacher and is evaluated by how each student meets them. But, how far can a grade go? Grades are…

writing a rhetorical analysis, and have not received anything under an eight on recent papers. Also, I was a horrible DBQ writer when we first began writing DBQs in this course. After doing it many more times, I have noticed remarkable growth in my DBQ grades. Moreover, I can successfully finish a timed essay or multiple choice examination without stress. This quarter superbly curbed my writing skills and prepared me the most for the upcoming exam. Next quarter, I want to build off skills…

put me at risk for not graduating on time with the rest of my class. In my freshman year of high school I would spend most of my time skipping my fourth period which was my English class. By the time I had gotten in trouble for skipping English my grade had fallen to failing. I was far behind on my assignments and projects for the class. Luckily once I was caught cutting my classes, I was given a couple days of ISS. This woke me up to what I was doing. I didn't regret skipping my classes but I…

This study questioned the potential relationship between consuming breakfast and Grade Point Average (GPA). A total of 37 students from Citrus College were surveyed and asked to provide information on their average breakfast eating habits and their current academic performance. The sample included consenting students over the age of 18 who were representative of every class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and which included both male and female participants. We predicted that students who…

question my entire life and the role that my family has had in my education. I am in my second year at UCLA with a full scholarship for tuition and very minimal loans. Granted I have had some ups and downs with my GPA, I have overall been managing my grades. As a student, you can say I have been quite successful. I come from a low-income community. My parents were immigrants from Mexico. I am part of the first generation in my family to go to college.…