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Micah Foehammer · 09-04-2003, 08:38 PM

Since failure appears to be the ONE thing that will get the attention of both this kid and his parents, why not simply fail him in the course???? Passing him with a "D" may be the path of least resistance but it doesn't address the problem. I am more than a little amazed that this "student" can actually achieve a passing mark on exams unless the pass/fail boundary is set artificially low. How much control do you have over the exams and the grading? Can you change the basis on which grades are awarded so that in-class work counts for a substantial amount of the final grade?

[ 09-04-2003, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: Micah Foehammer ]

09-04-2003, 08:38 PM	#9
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Since failure appears to be the ONE thing that will get the attention of both this kid and his parents, why not simply fail him in the course???? Passing him with a "D" may be the path of least resistance but it doesn't address the problem. I am more than a little amazed that this "student" can actually achieve a passing mark on exams unless the pass/fail boundary is set artificially low. How much control do you have over the exams and the grading? Can you change the basis on which grades are awarded so that in-class work counts for a substantial amount of the final grade? [ 09-04-2003, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: Micah Foehammer ] __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”