How do I explain to a teacher that her grading on my project was incorrect?

2013-04-03 5:18 am
Now, my teacher gave me a project to do, limiting it to 2-3 minutes. Knowing that I would talk faster in my presentation, I practiced presenting my project so that it would be a little bit over 3 minutes. I did present, talked at a regular tone and speed, and expected a good grade(I spent a lot of time working on that project). However, when I recieved my grade, I got a 15/20(Project points are really heavy). 3 points were subtracted because my presentation was only "1 minute long." For all the times I had been practicing, none of my times were below the 2 minute level. Not even close to 1. And as I remembered, I did not speak to fast, and I do know that it's not humanly possible to talk 3 times as fast in one day. I first had my doubts, but I re-presented my project to myself, and I got the same normal time. I find it very wierd of her timing, and I want to explain how her grading was wrong, but I have a few roadblocks.
- What if she says, "Well, that's what I recorded in that presentation.." then what do I say back? (I only have an old practice manuscript, and I presented on Prezi. (Prezis don't have last edit dates)
- What if she says, "Sorry, but your grade is your final grade, and I don't believe I have made a mistake."
- She is also a partially unfair teacher, where a few months ago, when I was complaining about a test question because all the answers in the multiple choice were right based off the question, she basically replied, "This answer appears more in the textbook, so it's right" And, I couldn't say anything back.
-Only supporting evidence I have is:
-Friend that says he recorded the time and said the presentation was 2 minutes and 30 seconds long.
-An old typed up manuscript on word
-An prezi that I used to present

I really want to get my points that I rightly had back, as this has almost prevented me from getting an A for this class... Please help me, and I really appreciate any help!

回答 (4)

2013-04-03 8:56 pm
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My usual way of doing this is:

1. Smile and greet her
2. Express my concern about not getting the grade I used to have and look as if you wanted to learn - "I would like to know what did I miss or can do better to improve. I notice I didn't get the grade I used to"
3. After she commented about your performance, (keep nodding and smiling in the process, look into her eyes), and when she points out you have performed under one min, nod and add - "I'm quite confused actually. I have done it ( )times and I have always been overtimed. It is quite weird."
4. If she doesn't have any positive response, ask her for a chance - "Is there any chance for me to do it again? To prove it to you I was not below one minute, using the same speech?"

I do not know if this will work. I usually get what I want and the conversation will change with what the teacher responds. Remember, smile, polite and never talk back. Always nod and look into his/her eyes. Sound desperate, worried and vulnerable if possible.
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2013-04-03 5:34 am
I think it is not correct to argue with the teacher that your grading is incorrect. so , past is past dude. well see the next .you know that you are the best in the project. then what man? its your talent . it will never go from u. as you suggested she is partially unfair teacher. if you have a argument with her then there is several chance that she could reduce your grades for her own satisfaction. so , leave this problem now and show her you are a very good student in presentation by scoring good grade in next project. try to impress her by answering the questions as valuably. this also may help you. show your talent next time by challenging it. do well dude. good luck.....................
2013-04-03 11:51 am
This post would take longer than three minutes to say.

First, you have no evidence that the teacher is wrong. She had the time keeper and you were in front of a class.

Second, you have spent an enormous amount of time here presenting your case to strangers.
If you had presented you project so carefully you would have had a higher grade.
As you have pointed out, you have no real evidence to prove your case.
She is the judge in your trial and you have to convince her.
Next time RECORD your presentation.
It will help on so many levels.
2013-04-03 5:25 am
If you're really confident that you've spoke more than a minute, you should go up to her and try to work things out. She sounds like the "im always right" type of teacher so i'd recommend timing yourself to show her you've don't more than a minute. I don't know if this helped in any way. but there you go..


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