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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Give zero’s for missing work that was not turned in or attempted. Instead of auto 50%[/quote]

No one is getting A's because of this. Most likely, this helps a student bring their grade up to a D. If they really turn things around, a C. Stop with the hysteria over the 50%.

50% is an F. An F is an F, is an F.[/quote]

No.  The issue is that some kids will get do barely any work and get by with a E/D combos or a C/E combo in order to pass a class.  I have heard it from students endlessly that last few years.  Probably about 10% of my students.  It makes teaching/learning impossible and pointless to the student.

-Teacher[/quote]

I agree as another teacher of a core subject.  The 50% allows students who shouldn’t pass, pass.  This is not good. It’s a band-aid until they graduate and then they aren’t the problem of the school system.  When in turn, it’s extremely detrimental to the student. They think it’s a game to figure out what assignments they can complete so they can “pass’”. It makes it even more difficult to identify students who need help - because now the student, the family, and the school believes the student is actually meeting standard.   [/quote]

If you're a teacher, then you also know the 50% rule was abolished months ago.[/quote]

Tell that to my admin.  [/quote]

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