Hey guys. I was wondering if a teacher went to grade a paper and you were on the computer (i was on here) and i had what i needed to turn in but i had 2 mistakes and she gives me a zero beacause instead of fixing them (which I didn't know how to) I was on here trying to type up the rest of my fanfic. Now (even though I finished it) she will refuses to give me any credit.

PLEASE REPLY I NEED YOUR ADVICE!!!!

Im trying to understand what happened? What kind of assignment was it?

An assignment in my communications technology class (a computer class) The whole thing was finished except i had 2 mistakes that i finished in less than 2 seconds.

Was she ticked because you were on the comp or something?

If I were you I would do some serious groveling. A well thought out and sincere plea for mercy often works well.

Agreed, apologies usually go further than vengeance - especially with teachers that can hold your report card in the balance. Reasoning is another good tactic since anger usually just gets them upset. I know it's probably not the answer you want but I think its your best shot.

zb

I'll try. I'll try not and lose my temper. But I'll put forth my best effort. But I doubt she will change her mind. If i cause a commotion she will figure it's not worth it and give me some points.

She was mad because I was on this site instead of trying to fix my assignment. (and after she asked me to i did) We work on the computer so it was a computer assignment.

plus a progress report is comin out on the eighth and I need a 3.0 gpa not to be grounded. And so I can see Eragon the movie. Plus in 2 weeks finals start.

Good luck Felony - it would blow to not be able to get it fixed.

zb

I don't think it matters whether it's fair or not. You've got a problem. You brought it on yourself. You have to ask yourself now what it is you want to happen and take realistic steps to try to make that happen. If you don't succeed, you'll just have to put it down to experience.

Life isn't fair. We have to learn to how tip the balance in our favour.

Cheers,
Rob

Hmm, felony. That really sucks hey, maybe you will learn from your mistakes in the future though. But seriously I hope everything works out for you in the end. Goodluck

I still don't believe it's fair

I will grit my teeth and grovel and if that does work I'll resort to harsh words..cuz guess what i'm gonna fail either way so what the heck!

I'll give u guys the close up afterwords...i'll give u all the deatails...i wish i had more luck!

Hey if grovelling don't work the b***h slapping might...no I'm not suggesting to do that by the way.

lol u r funny

you shouldn't have been fooling around here, while in class... period!

the teacher was right to punish you for the serious infraction... if you don't like it, don't do it again... simple...

Dude, quit complaining. You act as if you've never been to highschool before.

Ask if you can get credit for it tomorrow. If he/she says no, deal with it. That's pretty much how it works.

u guys are soooo reassuring...now i'm depressed...

you shouldn't have been fooling around here, while in class... period!

the teacher was right to punish you for the serious infraction... if you don't like it, don't do it again... simple...

Read the whole thing bro it was a 2 second mistake and we are allowed on the internet when we were done..all i was gonna do was ask her how to fix it when she came over anyway..good lord people if you don't know what you're talkin about stay out of it.

thank you,
The Management

Read the whole thing bro it was a 2 second mistake and we are allowed on the internet when we were done..all i was gonna do was ask her how to fix it when she came over anyway..good lord people if you don't know what you're talkin about stay out of it.

thank you,
The Management
Why didn't you just get up and go ask her how to do it, rather than have her come to you and get pissed off because you weren't doing what you were told? I stand by the statement, "deal with it".

And stay out of it? Seriously man? If you didn't want our opinion, then why did you take the time make this topic, with the text, "PLEASE REPLY I NEED YOUR ADVICE!!!!" on it? Did you just want us to post stuff like, "ah man dat suks lol slap dat b*tch lol" or what?

I agree with M. Kirk. If you don't want our opinions, then why ask?

Personally, I haven't read the entire thread. I read your original post and found it quite childish. So what!

I've been out of high school long enough to know that NOTHING I did in the academics mattered. Nothing. Zilch. So, wait a few years, and you'll look back on this and say, "Why did I care about that again?"

Life isn't fair, kiddo. Get used to it, or the real world will F you in the A. Mercilessly.

Hey Felony hope it all works out for you hey. Goodluck with it

I have to admit i was ticked because i asked and it didn't do were i wanted it to. I didn't do anything besides ask. Sorry for getting on you mammamaia. My apologies.

Thank you for all your advice the problem is done. Sorry for bothering you.

THREAD CLOSED

Okay, disclaimer: I am a teacher and I have been one for many years.

First: There is no such thing as a perfect teacher, just as there is no such thing as a perfect student.

Second: There are a lot of variables that have not been explained. A couple that come to mind are: What's the teacher's policy with respect to being on another site while there is classwork that needs to be completed/corrected? Has this been an issue with you and/or other students in the class?

If you're at fault, approaching the teacher privately and discussing the issue may be your best option. In the end, it may not make any difference with this particular grade, but it will demonstrate your ability to deal with an unfortunate situation in a mature manner. That certainly cannot hurt you. Stirring up trouble, hoping to get a few points out of it, while it may work for the moment (definately depending on the teacher) will probably have long term consequences. If you ever need a break, such is if there's a subjective test question that could go either way (or how much partial credit is earned) what will the result be? And will that result be repeated again and again?

Life outside of school is like that. On the job, doing what you're not supposed to be doing (goofing off while there is something that needs attention) can result in loss of employment, weaker evaluations, smaller pay raises, slower advancement, and weaker references when seeking employment elsewhere. If doing other than work related tasks (even if they take 2 seconds to accomplish) is a habit, long term consequences are inevitable.

And as Robert said earlier, Life isn't fair.

I wish you luck and hope things work out for you, and whatever happens you walk away from the experience a little wiser. Everyone stumbles in life, it's what we do after stumbling that determines who we are and how the world perceives us.

Terry

Felony,

Sorry, I'd scanned the string, but did not see the "thread closed" comment. Still, what I said, I think is correct. I hope your situation worked out okay.

Terry

*the gods sing* I am heard!!!! i have support!!!! just like the kind ari gave me!!! I thank you very much u make a very good point

apology accepted... but i'm no 'bro' bro!... i'm a mom of 7, grandma of 18...

next time, watch your temper and don't put yourself in a situation where you have to apologize, ok?

love and hugs, maia

apology accepted... but i'm no 'bro' bro!... i'm a mom of 7, grandma of 18...

next time, watch your temper and don't put yourself in a situation where you have to apologize, ok?

love and hugs, maia

Oh mom of 7! That makes you a hero in my books. :)

I am mom of 5.