The Jane Vincent Case Study [Reading for 11/26]

I enjoyed reading this Case Study. This was a pretty realistic issue that many of us will most likely have to face over the course of our careers.

I think that Jane should just stick to the strict guidelines [which were designed to better challenge "gifted" students] and keep the grade an 89.3. If the student achieved an 89.3, regardless of his or her own personality or learning ability, the grade should stick to an 89. If it was 89.5, it would be more "fair" to round the grade up.

In reality, Jane is only following what she is told to do, even if the principal in other words tells her to "cut the kid a break." What is fair is fair, and I think Jane should keep the grade an 89. If I were in her shoes, I would because I know in my heart that the student achieved this. To better challenge the students, this grading system was established, and Jane was told to follow these rules.

I don't believe that by giving Willie an 89, this will kill his motivation. I actually think that it will better prepare him for college, the real world, and to be challenged even further.