We Deserve a Grade Based on Exam Performance, Not Roll Call.

I would definitely look forward to this change.

I agree

2 absences doesn't seem very fair. I don't think my grade should be affected by two absences, but I loved the class it's not because I don't like the teacher.

I agree with the other comments, the instructor even told us that we shouldn't take notes, because it is all online. So then why is our grade negatively impacted for not attending a lecture that the instructor basically told us is unnecessary to attend. I wish this class was offered online, or taught by another instructor.

Thank you, Susan! I wholly agree.

This is the explanation for the arbitrary attendance tally weighted against exam performance: "Example: 262 out of 300+ points total 2 tests = B+, then, as announced on syllabus & in class, Participation, based on Attendance, factored in. 2 or 3 (known) absences lowered your final grade in course 1 notch, e.g. B+ to B; 4 absences lowered grade yet another notch, e.g. B+ to B- for final grade. 5 absences lowered your grade a whole letter grade, from B+ to C+. 6 absences, 4 notches, from B+ to C." The course had 137 students enrolled, how was the professor able to keep track of "known" absences each week? She didn't. She unfairly utilized six "surprise" roll calls, which added up to less than half of the total classes scheduled, and weighted them against a student's grade by as much as 60%! For example, a student with a 92% (approximately an A-) earned grade based on performance would be given a C+ if they missed all six random rolls, yet if a student is able to score so highly on exams without attending class, why is attendance weighted so heavily against the final course grade? Perhaps I just answered my own question.

The effect our attendance percentage has on individual grades is bullshit.

This teacher was not good to work with and defiantly impacted my grade extremely.

This teacher's teaching style didn't help us learn anything at all. I studied my best when I got my reviews and did just as well. I don't think something I paid for should have attendance. Why does the teacher care? They get paid either way. It's a dumb stipulation. As long as assignments and test scores are positive, who cares.

As a student whose grade wasn't impacted by this rule, I am adding my signature based on the unfairness of this grading system. In the Art department's course guidelines the minimum missed classes before your grade is effected is 4. For a class that discourages participation in the classroom, the absent policy stated is ridiculous.

I attended nearly every class, missing only 2 due to illness and work. It was honestly a waste of time actually coming to class as I could have just as easily studied the material at home. I earned an A- but due to this teacher's arbitrary rule taking, I received a B+. It's unfair to drop my grade that much for missing 2 days.