tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764665287417319511.post8539901761553584861..comments2023-12-05T08:21:08.664-07:00Comments on Desktop Learning Adventures: Teacher, can I do extra credit?Pamela Kranzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01357966919964673584noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764665287417319511.post-80849570789938422272013-02-17T10:57:51.298-07:002013-02-17T10:57:51.298-07:00Your comment made me smile. I always have ways bu...Your comment made me smile. I always have ways built in for students to go above and beyond the "B". Why would I create another assignment for those that didn't feel the first assignment was worthy of their best effort? Yikes!Pamela Kranzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357966919964673584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764665287417319511.post-23313611694572630162013-02-17T06:39:50.944-07:002013-02-17T06:39:50.944-07:00Pam,
I had to laugh when I first read the title,...Pam,<br /> I had to laugh when I first read the title, because the image in my head was a mom telling me a story before school even started this year. She was encouraging her child to know if extra credit was avaiable after their fourth grade year experience in another classroom. This year I looped up with the fourth grade to fifth. I am the thrid wheel wherever it is needed in the building. Anyway, this particular child was in my flex reading group and informed his mom that he already knew the answer to that question. That begged the question, "What would she say?" "Oh, mom she is going to tell me that it would be a great way to add to my brain cells. But she doesn't think if we do our best we will need extra credit." So, he did not want to ask about "extra credit." I laughed so hard. He nailed it! <br /> I have only had two parents in the last 3 years ask about extra credit. My students don't. I agree with you in that many times it is those who want the A or above standard who ask for extra credit. I like to explain to the parents what happens in my room and the oportunities that are given prior and after a grade. I also include a quick note about how they are in elemtary school. This time is about building great educational habits. Wouldn't it be best to learn now how to get the better grade the right way when the grade will not be going to college with them. http://differentiationdiving.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/11808440395548362228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764665287417319511.post-15783190377721935072013-02-02T10:46:49.058-07:002013-02-02T10:46:49.058-07:00LOL! Thanks, Darlene. Feel free to use any and all...LOL! Thanks, Darlene. Feel free to use any and all. The sigh is definitely important- practice with your own kids- they'll let you know when you get it right! ;) I'm constantly flashing back to all of those learning opportunities they (kids and parents) gave me. FInally, I have a place to share them. (My husband has heard them all- twice!) :) Pamela Kranzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357966919964673584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764665287417319511.post-27938416389696834582013-02-02T10:40:25.407-07:002013-02-02T10:40:25.407-07:00Pam, I just love your blog. I never feel like it&#...Pam, I just love your blog. I never feel like it's a sales pitch, and I always learn something from it. Like "In real life there is no extra credit." I hope you don't mind if I use that one in class!I also offer test-corrections, but now I will add the sigh before presenting it- I'll have to practice getting it just right!<br /><br />Thank you for another wonderful post. You are a teacher's teacher for sure! <br /><br />Darlene<br /><i><b><a href="http://meatballsinthemiddle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">meatballsinthemiddle</a></b></i><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932758384674006558noreply@blogger.com