[933127]

This happened in my accounting class. My professor asked the class if there was a student who solved an accounting problem and would like to go up to the whiteboard teach everyone how to solve it. I raised my hand to volunteer. She asked me my name and I told her. I did not tell her my last name, only my first name.

I went up and for 5 minutes I lectured and showed everyone how I solved the problem. My professor was impressed and told me that I taught the class in a way much clearer than her. She then smiled at me and told me she was going to give me extra points. I asked her how many points. She chuckled and faced the class and asked the class how many extra points I deserved. One student said five, and she agreed.

However I remembered that the syllabus for the accounting class said that no extra credit assignment or oppurtunities will be given to students to pull up thier grades. The only points will come from midterms and homework assignments. That got me concerned. When class was over I was going to ask my professor if the extra 5 points will be placed into one of the midterm exam grades or will be added into my grade when calculating the final grade at the end of the semester. I ended up not asking her because I didn't want to sound ungrateful for asking.

So here's my dilemma:

Should I not ask her at all and assume that my professor will remember me and my name and keep to her promise and add in the 5 extra points at some point in the semester?

I only told her my first name. She teaches two other classes. The syllabus said no extra points from any oppurtunities will be given to students. But she did say she will reward me points.

OR

Should I send her an email and thank her. Then ask her in the email how she will include it into my grade?

[kaliope]

I think an email would be appropriate thanking her for the opportunity to earn extra credit and stating your full name so that the points get credited to the appropriate student. you can state you know there aren't opportunities for extra credit so you really appreciate that you are getting it. take care.

[933127]

Originally Posted by kaliope

I think an email would be appropriate thanking her for the opportunity to earn extra credit and stating your full name so that the points get credited to the appropriate student. you can state you know there aren't opportunities for extra credit so you really appreciate that you are getting it. take care.

So you think she actually meant it and not just saying some white lie that she will give me extra points even though the syllabus said no extra points or oppurtunities. Am I hearing you right?

But I should remind her so she remembers assuming she meant it and it is not a white lie.

The syllabus said no extra points for students, so I'm skpetical if she actually meant it or if it is a white lie.

[Perna]

I would not worry about it, just get an A and if your points fall within 5 points below an A, then go ask her to reconsider your grade. I got a "B" in my first accounting course, was 9 points below an A (out of nearly 200 possible) because I decided not to show up for class a couple times so did not get credit for my homework which we had to turn in each time. It is not about the grade, it is about what you yourself do and learn. Just do the best you can and get an A because that is what you are capable of and what you want to learn for yourself and then the question becomes moot.

[933127]

Originally Posted by Perna

I would not worry about it, just get an A and if your points fall within 5 points below an A, then go ask her to reconsider your grade. I got a "B" in my first accounting course, was 9 points below an A (out of nearly 200 possible) because I decided not to show up for class a couple times so did not get credit for my homework which we had to turn in each time. It is not about the grade, it is about what you yourself do and learn. Just do the best you can and get an A because that is what you are capable of and what you want to learn for yourself and then the question becomes moot.

So you are suggesting I assume she will keep her promise? If she doesn't near the end of the semester I should remind her. Is that what you are saying?

My dilemma is whether she actually meant what she said and will give me extra points or if its just a white lie. Also whether I should remind her in email about it.

[Fresia]

I would assume she will keep her promise. If there is grade discrepancy at the end then I would bring it up; otherwise I would take her word in the process.

Congratulations meanwhile on doing so well at teaching and for getting the problem right!

[pinkbutterfly]

I like the idea of emailing your prof.

I might say something like...

Hi (profs name),

I really enjoyed (course name and number) on (what day/date) when I got to come up and show how to do (name the thing you explained). I really appreciate the opportunity for some extra points as well. Thank you.

See you in class next Monday,
(your full name)

Or something along those lines. I would see how/if she responds and go from there.

Just my 2 cents...