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When a Student Disagrees with the Grade
Study for the Exam
group exams
Oral Exams
college student studying
Tackling Testing Anxiety
Grading and feedback
Students at university lecture raise hands to ask questions
“This is not a C paper!”  “This answer deserves more points.”  “Half of my work on this problem is correct, but I got less than half credit.”  Grades are terribly important to most students, so when they object to a grade, they often do so with passion. For most professors, discussing contested grades is not a favorite conversation. Often, it doesn't end well. The grade can't be changed, and the student can't be persuaded. However, teachable moments are still possible in these conversations. Here are some dos and don'ts for making the most of these exchanges.