<p>A real life example: D2 is a HS senior, a B student, but insisted on taking an AP science course this year. I was both pleased and nervous, happy when Physics was out due to schedule conflicts so she took Enviro instead. Enviro teacher is tough, D2 worked harder at this class than any previous, has held her own and, despite much p’ing and m’ing, has learned invaluable study skills that will serve her well in college.</p>
<p>Test, homework, lab grades are numerical, calculated to 2 digits. Second quarter, she gets a “79.5” and is given a C+. Remember, these are the senior grades sent to colleges prior to final decisions being made.</p>
<p>Could she have asked for extra credit work, argued grading, sucked up, etc. to get an 80 and therefore a B-? No doubt. Point is, she should not have to. Correctly calculated, she already earned it.</p>