Is it bad to ask Professor for extra credit?
In general, most professors will not respond that well to asking for extra credit. They will probably be more receptive if you suggest that the bad test grade was an anomaly and does not reflect your performance.
How do you politely ask a professor to change your grade?
So, the best way to convince a professor to change your grade is to convince the professor that you are there to learn the material. The problem is that you have to start doing this on the first day of the semester. You can’t just show up during the last week and build a case that you were there to learn the material.
How do you ask a professor why you got a bad grade?
Briefly describe the reason for your email. Get to the point of your concern as soon as possible. This will help your professor understand your concern and provide feedback in a timely manner. You may state, “I am writing in regards to the grade I received on my term paper.”
Is 89.9 an A or B?
Calculating Your GPA
| Percentage | Letter Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 94 – 100 Percent | A | 4.0 |
| 90 – 93.9 Percent | A- | 3.7 |
| 87 – 89.9 Percent | B+ | 3.3 |
| 84 – 86.9 Percent | B | 3.0 |
Can a professor change a grade after?
Yes, a professor can change a grade given to a student. For example, if corrections warrant changing the grade up or down, the faculty may change the grade.
What is a 89.5 GPA?
GPA table
| Grade | Percentage Grade | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A | 94-100 | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-93 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 |
| B | 84-86 | 3.0 |
What do you do when a professor gives you an unfair grade?
If you feel the grades you are receiving aren’t fair, here are some steps to fight for that A.
- Step 1: Check Yourself.
- Step 2: Check Feedback (if available)
- Step 3: Discuss the Grade with Your Teaching Assistant.
- Step 4: Discuss the Grade with Your Professor.
- Step 5: Take It a Step Further.
Do professors round final grades?
It varies from person to person. I typically bump up any grade between 78.5 and 80 to 80. If your grade is really 79.6, I think 9 out of 10 professors will round it up to 80, since the final grade is usually an integer, and the other choice—79 makes less sense in this case.