I just finished up my first semester in college and I received all A’s and B’s with the exception of my math course. I can move onto the next course if I receive a C on my report card. However, my total grade was a 69.88 and my professor will not round grades as stated in the syllabus. How can I politely ask him to reconsider my grades when he is so strict? I understand not rounding if someone is at a B+ to an A-, but to not allow a student to pass the class because of a couple points I think is kind of harsh.
Is a D considered not passing at your school? It’s usually considered a passing grade for undergraduates. Anyway, if it is stated in the syllabus that he doesn’t round grades, it’s because he really isn’t going to round your grade. You can ask, but I think it’d be a waste of time.
One of my friends was 1 point away from next letter grade. Some professors round. Others do not. It is the grade you received and deserves.
Since you did so poorly in this class you may fail the next math level without repeating the course.
At some point, there has to be a difference between one grade and another. Your professor, as stated in his syllabus, has decided that you get what you get, with no rounding.
It sounds as though he’s though this out, and has already made his decision.
And @TomSrOfBoston raises an important point about your background in the current course having an effect on how well you’ll do in the next one.
I always go against the grain in these threads, but definitely ask. The worst he can do is say no. If he’s seen you in his lecture, if you go to his office hours, etc. he might be able to round you up to avoid a failing grade. It’s happened before, and professors are people too.
It was stated clearly in the syllabus that he would not round. Why ask when you already know what answer to expect?
Even if he did round, if you’re only pulling a 69/70% you are not ready to move on to the next course.
People often say there is no harm in asking. I disagree. There is harm in asking.