Missed a final exam -- what happened?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Professor here: I’m at a large public R1 and wouldn’t definitely allow a student to take the exam under those circumstances.

Given what people are paying, you are basically stealing from them by making them retake an entire class due to one missed test.

[Anonymous]

Thank you to all the teachers and professors who have extended a 2nd chance to students who made mistakes. Thank you for not making that one mistake turn into a huge, costly penalty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh. Can I add my child's story and ask for some advice? This kid slept through and missed the last class which offered some points for required attendance. Because of this, the expected grade is lowered from B+ to B, as the grade was on the cusp. Is it worth asking for Professor's leniency? DC does have a 504.

If your child is in college, he doesn't have a 504, although he may have specific accommodations. It's doubtful that being allowed to sleep through class is one of the accommodations.

If he's in high school with a 504, why didn't you wake him up?

At any rate, I wouldn't say anything because getting a B instead of a B+ is not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Professor here: I’m at a large public R1 and wouldn’t definitely allow a student to take the exam under those circumstances.

Wouldn't or would?

Sorry, should be would

Oops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is absolute nightmare fuel for many people. I guess it must happen in real life for an unlucky few. Everyone else just has terrible dreams about it!

Just reading the OP is giving me a serious panic attack, 🤣

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is absolute nightmare fuel for many people. I guess it must happen in real life for an unlucky few. Everyone else just has terrible dreams about it!

I was thinking the same thing. I have had that dream off and on for years and I am 67.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Professor here: I’m at a large public R1 and wouldn’t definitely allow a student to take the exam under those circumstances.

Given what people are paying, you are basically stealing from them by making them retake an entire class due to one missed test.

The professor corrected themselves in the next post. Meant to type WOULD, not wouldn't.