<p>I believe that I did my very well in this class. I attended every class and I submitted every requirement. I was a leader of a group and I stayed up all night doing projects. I wrote about 90% of the projects. I presented these projects while my group mates wallowed around in laziness.</p>
<p>We only had ONE written test, it was our one and only exam. My group mate got 55/120, while I got 75/120. He got an A(3.5). I got a B-(2.5). I don't understand why I only got an B-(2.5), we shared the same projects, so clearly our grades should be the same. I was late during the final class and I learned that people who attended early got incentives, just a few points, I don't see that as a reason why I should get lower. Almost everyone in our class got an A+.</p>
<p>This class relies heavily on group projects based from the fact that we only had one written exam. I am planning to ask my teacher about this but I really don't want to come off as rude or accusatory. How should I approach my professor? This class is the only class preventing me from becoming a part of the dean's list.</p>
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<p>Wasn’t a smart move. Why should they do anything if they know you’re going to do it all anyways?</p>
<p>Dean’s list is also pretty unimportant unless there’s only a handful of people who make it. Overall GPA is way more significant.</p>
<p>Just say “I was talking to my friend who got this and an A so I’m not sure how I could have scored higher than him on the test and gotten a lower final grade”. If the grade is already finalized then the prof can’t change it though (at least at my school). You have to fill out a grade challenge form even if the prof admits it was a mistake.</p>
<p>Really if the prof puts up a fight I don’t think it’s worth raising hell over.</p>
<p>I think it’s the right of every student to know why they got the grade they got.</p>
<p>It seems like you are genuinely confused about your grade. Just ask nicely and inquire about the reasoning for your grade. It’s neither rude nor accusatory as long as you don’t attach any other agenda when asking for the explanation. (i.e. don’t bring up others’ grades or imply that you deserve better until after you’ve received an explanation)</p>
<p>Don’t be nervous about confronting a teacher when you have a problem with your grade. You’re right this does sound as if you should have a higher grade. queenthethird and excelblue are both giving you great advice on how to approach your professor. Be humble, don’t accuse him of anything and don’t be intimidated.</p>