Some teachers are very adamant about not giving their students opportunities for extra credit, while others offer it on almost every test. This is because extra credit is viewed differently by many people.
Some teachers see it as a good opportunity for students to improve their grades, and many students feel the same way. I think some teachers do not offer extra credit because they want students’ grades to reflect their work, rather than have their grades inflated by extra credit. Further, maybe some teachers don’t have the time to write and grade extra credit assignments and would rather have their students focus on class material.
I don’t believe in excessive extra credit, but I do feel that it can be a good opportunity. Sometimes it makes up for mistakes one makes on tests and quizzes at the beginning of the year when they are still getting used to the class and the teacher. If I work really hard on an assignment or studying for a test, and I do poorly, I try to learn from my mistakes and see if there is any extra credit available. To me, that seems fair. I do not think extra credit should be an easy way to improve one’s grade, however, but rather something more challenging that pertains to the class’s curriculum.
I think most students are in favor of extra credit, as am I, although I do understand why some may see it as unfair. For example, if other classes boost their grades by numerous extra credit assignments, rather than doing well on their work, frustration can ensue. This can be especially difficult when your teacher doesn’t offer any extra credit for the same course.
I think that extra credit can be a very worthwhile opportunity, but teachers choose to handle this topic in different ways. This is not a bad thing, but merely presents a challenge for students to face in their various classes.
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