What to do with a Bad Grade
What to do with a Bad Grade by Mikki Sherwood on July 4, 2013 You worked hard; and you thought you had nailed the assignment! When your paper is returned you have a grade that is lower than you expected. What can you do? I teach hundreds of students a year. Unfortunately, students are not always happy with the grade I believe that they earned. I am always happy to discuss grades; however, the conversation can go more smoothly if a few tips are followed. Give yourself a day to calm down . Initial disappointment may give in to an understanding of what you did wrong if you sleep on it and look at everything from a less emotional perspective. Look over all of the directions again . Could you have missed something important in the directions? Check any handouts, web resources and the syllabus before approaching your professor. Ask to make an appointment with your professor so that he or she can focus attention on you and your questions. Avoid trying to...