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When the curve slipped his grade to a C, this legal studies student sues everyone in sight, citing Stella approved "civil rights violations" and "emotional distress".
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When the curve slipped his grade to a C, this legal studies student sues everyone in sight, citing Stella approved "civil rights violations" and "emotional distress".
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Not true, BiteMe--lots of times subjective factors play into grades. How, for example, would you objectively mark the "class participation" portion? Count the number of minutes the student spoke? Perhaps in this case the student was clearly good at spitting back answers, but didn't demonstrate true comprehension. We can't know what went on during the course of the class.
I personally don't think teachers should grade on curves--each student's performance should stand on its own--but it's not illegal. And it's certainly not inappropriate for an instructor to use his judgment in assigning a grade.
"Problems In Social Thought" was the course title. Mr. Marquis adolescent behavior leads me to believe he probably didn't learn much in this class, if anything, substantial. Perhaps he may gain some insight by looking in a mirror... Then again, probably not.
A philosophy class is incredibly difficult to grade in a completely "objective" manner, unlike mathematics or computer science. As a former college instructor (and lifelong student) I have to agree with Mr. Cushing's decision to grade the last exam more critically. Students are expected to retain previous lessons and build on them during a semester.
The grade of 84 speaks for itself. In the various schools I have been associated with, both as faculty and student, an 84=C, period.
Mr. Marquis inability to learn how to write for a Philosophy class over the course of a semester should be a concern for potential law schools, raising the question about whether or not he can compose an effective and logical argument for the court.