Grade Complications

Idealistically, project work should facilitate self-learning and mutual learning. But what happens when grades come in to complicate matters?

When put between giving others a chance to perform and letting the more capable person represent the group in a presentation, someone said, “I don’t want to jeopardise my grades.”

It is infuriating to hear a comment like that. After all, dismissing an unpolished presenter and depriving him of a chance to learn and gain experience for fear of jeopardising grades just seem too unacceptably selfish.

On the other hand, giving others a chance comes at the expense of multiple practices and guidance from the more experienced members. Considering that the project makes up only a small percentage of the grades, is it worth the time spent? Does it warrant jeopardising everyone’s grades and wasting everyone’s time?

Such is a tough decision to make, all at the same time not wanting to hurt feelings.