I write this to you with an ambition that I may convince you into giving me ten extra points on my semester grade average. Mrs. Stigger I know you like to support students when it comes to passing; therefore, you should help me pass. I always pay attention and do my work. I push myself to do my best to achieve my accolades in education. I’ve never caused any problems in the class, and between you and me I know I’m your favorite student. I hope you don’t want to see your favorite student fail do you? So please give me a chance. In district rules you must give out extra credit work, so you give me ten extra points to my semester grade average. Although I am waiting at the last minute to ask you this, but I’ll prove to you that I deserve that …show more content…
Because you are giving me ten points, you will look good as a teacher because most your students will be passing. As a student I believe that everyone should have chances when it comes to passing their classes. Do you want to look good in front of your boss when he sees that most of your students are passing than the other teachers? Do you want us to pass your class? Look in life we have to take chances, and you got to pick the one. All Im saying is if you pass me you’ll have great things coming your way.
People would say what if you lose your job for giving me these extra 10 points. Nonsense, you won’t because no one will know. No one will if we don’t say anything, and I’m giving you my word I ain’t saying nothing. Like I said before, if you give me ten extra points, your student passing rate will go up, and your boss may give you a raise.
I believe that you will be one of the most memorable people in my life if you do this. I believe I deserve these extra points on my grade average, and I’ll do anything to get the points. I believe that everyone should have this opportunity. I believe you are the most caring teacher in the world Mrs. Stigger, and you love to support your students when it comes to passing. I believe you will do anything to help your students pass, so please help me get those extra ten
Growing up, my parents never expected perfection but expected that I try to accomplish my best. The effort I’ve put forth in learning has been reflected in my grades throughout my high school career. I’ve entered myself in vigorous course work such as AP Government and AP English to become well prepared for my college career, all while maintaining a 4.4 grade point average this year. Not only do I engage in AP classes, but up until this year I had no study halls. I wanted my day to be packed full of interesting classes that I would enjoy learning about. My grades and choice of classes prove the effort that I put forth in my learning. Working hard now can only pay off in the future. Learning now creates a well-rounded human being. Working to learn is why I am so dedicated to my studies now.
“Stop spacing out, Mr. Anderson,” Mrs. Sorun said, who had thrown a paper wad at my head. “Part of your grade is listening to what your peers have to say and right now you’re failing.”
“Dad: [Bangs table, silverware jumps] ‘Cut the crap. She knows what’s up. The interim reports came today. Listen to me, young lady. I’m only going to say this once. You get those grades up or your name is mud. Hear me? Get them up!’ [Attacks baked potato.] Mom: [annoyed at being upstaged] ‘I’ll handle this. Melinda. [She smiles. Audience shudders] We’re not asking for much, dear. We just want you to do your best. And we know your best is much better than this. You tested so well, dear. Look at me when I talk to you.’” Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson
Everyone has had to deal with grades at some point in their life. Currently several faculty members and administrators across America are apparently in an uproar over grade inflation. In order for us to have a clear understanding on what grade inflation really is, we must know what it means. Grade inflation is an artificial increase of average grades systematically over a short period of time. According to a newspaper article in The Boston Globe, grade inflation is a serious problem in higher levels of education (Kohn 153). However, Alfie Kohn, author of “The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation,” has a different take in the matter of grade inflation and strongly disagrees with many claims about it. Throughout his essay, he brings to light to
Jane and the math department have now agreed to a new grading system, where grades would only be boosted if they are five tenths of the way from the higher letter. They set up this new grading system in order to unify the way each teacher grades. If every teacher graded in their own way, it would be unfair to the
The data set used for this assignment was the grades.sav data file. The variables used were gender, GPA, total, and final. GPA and final were used in the histogram scales, along with skewness, kurtosis values, and scatter plot. This assignment included a sample size of (N) 105.
Perhaps this narrative deserves slightly more background information. The year was 2010, I was in the eighth grade, and my scholastic life was changing drastically. I was transferring from an ordinary middle school that I found to be both educational and enjoyable, to an experimental school located in an old Victorian house. Having originally attended a school with over 500 students, the move to a two story house converted into a school was a situation with which I was highly unfamiliar.
I sat with her every other day for the first four months of the past school year, and gave her specific expectations and examples to ensure extreme clarity. This teacher became one of our most requested staff members this year, due to her successful implementation and the step-by-step planning of the newly adopted Common Core State Standards. She truly respected the time that I took to work along her side, even though I hadn’t taught Language Arts or History at the Middle School level. The wealth of instructional strategies that I provided, alongside her content knowledge served her Steadiness Personality and Behavior style that is motivated by cooperation and sincere appreciation.
If anyone was to be caught talking or cheating, they would receive an automatic zero. I crumbled a piece of scrap paper for the test, and threw it at the back of her head. “OUCH!” she yelled,” Who did that?” Ms. Fletcher sternly got up and stomped towards Adelaide, “If you are not aware, this test is worth seventy-five percent of your grade, make another peep and I will give you a zero.” Adelaide stood up straight, and continued to do her test, wincing at how much her head hurt from the force of the paper. I then whispered, “Adelaide… Oh Adelaide.” She turned to me, and said, “Huh?” She then moves toward me, and Ms. Fletcher immediately stands up, yelling, “That’s it,” she walks over to her, “I hope you like looking at a failing grade Adelaide, let this be a warning to all of you, if you test me, you will fail my class!” I snickered in my seat quietly, and looked at Garrett’s face, disgusted by the fact that this seemingly perfect girl cheated on the biggest test of the year! My plan was working ever so
It’s funny how quickly time flies by it seems like just yesterday I was complaining about writing the first part of this assignment. Looking back at it now, the reasons why I want to become a teacher remain the same. I want to inspire, shape, encourage, and mentor my students. I want to make the kind of impact on each and every single one of them that they will carry on for the rest of their lives. Whether it be simply believing in them, and telling them that I know they are capable of accomplishing anything they want to, or helping them through a tough time. My desire to become a teacher has increased tremendously the past 16 weeks, and I am so eager and excited to finish my education to begin my teaching career.
The expectations teachers have for their students attempt to prepare the students for the rigorous academics ahead. Students are told that in typical colleges, teachers do not care about one’s excuse for a late assignment or attendance issues. Therefore, high school teachers expect their students to turn in assignments on time and be in class. If those expectations are not met, some high school teachers will not accept the assignment or will expect the students to find out what they missed on their own. “The transition from a public high to a top U. can be difficult, stressful, and frustrating. You will have to learn to excel in...
In today’s America, the educational system has been blaming teachers for the failure of students. This pressure put on teachers causes a lot of unneeded stress and can even be demoralizing. Instructors are always trying to put the student’s
A high school class and a college class are conducted in different ways. In high school, teachers exercise control over the flow of information, while college professors encourage the student to seek out pertinent information. Throughout the year, a high school teacher will remind the student of upcoming due dates and assignment requirements. If a student misses a test or homework assignment, the teacher will provide missing notes or study guides so that the student is kept up to date with the rest of the class. For example; when I was in high school, I missed a week of school to go on vacation with my family. My mother spoke with my teacher before we left and he agreed to let me turn in my homework when I returned to class. Furthermore, my teacher allowed me to make up the single quiz that I missed during my absence. Neither the late homework, nor the missed quiz reflected in my grade. A college professor would have made me choose between a good grade and a vacation with my family. In contrast, the college professor...
A good education has always been drilled into my head ever since I was a little girl. Boy did I hate that, all I wanted to do was goof off and have fun with my friends. But as the years went on I started to realize how important it was to have a good education. Not that that made me like school anymore than I did; but I was realizing the different ways I was learning and how different people taught. I remember saying one day, when I was a freshman in high school, that if I was teaching this class I would have never taught it that way. Unfortunately, my teacher overheard me and I was forced to go to the front of the room and explain to the class the way it should be taught since I knew so much about teaching. Needless to say I did an awful job of it. That is when I started thinking about becoming a teacher. I know that does not make sense because I did such an awful job and was humiliated doing it. I did not like the way that man taught and I was determined to take his job. However, the reason I am here today is not that I want to take a teacher’s job; it is because I have the desire to make a difference in the lives of many students. I hope I will be a good teacher so that I will never have to hear a student say something bad about my teaching.
Like many people, my personal experiences have shaped who I am. As a future educator, I want my students to respect me as a teacher, but understand that I will be there for every one of them, whenever they need me. I will not judge them; I will only encourage them to do their best. I will show them that learning can be fun and that school is more than just memorizing facts, it’s about opening your mind to new ideas and experiencing things that will change your