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In reply to the discussion: Edmonton teacher suspended for giving 0s [View all]rexcat
(3,622 posts)80. At the public H.S. my kids go to they get a zero
if the assignment is turned in one day late. We also get a notification from edline concerning all grades posted for the kids. That way we can intervene if necessasry if a pattern of incomplete work is noted or the grades start to slip. Both my wife and I like the policy. One should be expected to get the work completed and turn it in when it is due because if you don't there are consequences, both in school and the work environment.
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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