Student Expectations Seen as Causing Grade Disputes - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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Dana Huff on 22 Feb 09I have seen this in high school, too. I think students have learned that A is doing going to be the default grade but the exceptional grade, but I have to admit C is not my defaut grade either, but a low grade.
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“Instead of getting an A, they make an A,” he said. “Similarly, if they make a lesser grade, it is not the teacher’s fault. Attributing the outcome of a failure to someone else is a common problem.”
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if students developed a genuine interest in their field, grades would take a back seat, and holistic and intrinsically motivated learning could take place.