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In reply to the discussion: Edmonton teacher suspended for giving 0s [View all]apocalypsehow
(12,751 posts)7. I'm on the teacher's side, but mark my words some shit-stirrer will wash up in this thread defending
the school's idiotic policy at some point. Bank it.
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I don't understand the rule. IF you don't do the work, why should you not get a zero?
ejpoeta
May 2012
#1
Yup, it sounds as dumb a policy as the zero tolerance policies some schools have adopted. nt
cstanleytech
May 2012
#23
I think we should just keep moving the kids up to the next level based on age promotion
wordpix
May 2012
#50
Research supports that; it was part of my master's thesis. No one seems to know the difference ...
patrice
May 2012
#19
I'm on the teacher's side, but mark my words some shit-stirrer will wash up in this thread defending
apocalypsehow
May 2012
#7
That's not even fairly stirred - that's just shit. Irrelevant, non-responsive shit. In any event:
apocalypsehow
May 2012
#41
Nah: that pretty much speaks for itself. As you well know. Pretty much, we're done here. n/t.
apocalypsehow
May 2012
#44
You can't play the "you're not worth engaging" card and keep popping in to get the last word! X-D
Nine
Jun 2012
#55
I see just posting what you mean and saying what you think is not your's - I'd look into that.
apocalypsehow
Jun 2012
#99
So if I disagreed with the policy of teaching about evolution or contraceptives...
Nine
Jun 2012
#60
I took unlimited make-up that declined in value weekly until it reached 50%. NO extra credit.
patrice
May 2012
#17
This is a case of Up is down and Down is up. Mind numbing for sure.
southernyankeebelle
May 2012
#22
So it is better to teach students that they will be rewarded for little or no effort?
Throd
May 2012
#24
Appropriate behavior IS ability, if the behavior standards are reasonable. Give them a 2.
WriteWrong
May 2012
#27
You ever try to talk to anyone about grading schemas? Almost NO ONE will listen. All they want is
patrice
May 2012
#34
1+++++++++++++ & at least a little respect education professionals & their curriculum.
patrice
May 2012
#31
+1.. I've had parents blame me for "losing homework" b/c their kids swore they did it & handed it in
wordpix
May 2012
#48
The student at least has shown a very low level of competency, by neglecting assignments.
alp227
May 2012
#35
"Student lacks the ability to complete assignments" is something I could assess.. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2012
#61
the kids not turning in work were likely bullied.. teacher is on a ego trip... n/t
IamK
May 2012
#37
We're in a lot of trouble when a teacher who gives zeros is considered old school and hard core
bluestateguy
May 2012
#39
As a professional teacher, I do not believe in giving 0s for not turning in homework.
kemah
Jun 2012
#71
one thing we need to recognize is how teachers present material to interest students in subjects
wordpix
Jun 2012
#79
We need a detailed explanation of the assignments, exams, and policy
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2012
#97