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A Whole New Grade Of Stupidity

, , , , , | Learning | June 22, 2011

(An online math student is calling to complain about her grade. Her assignment was submitted three days late.)

Me: “The assignment was late by three days. The 30% late penalty cost you eighteen points.”

Caller: “But it’s not right. 30% of sixty is not eighteen.”

Me: “Yes, it is. Think of it as three times six.”

Caller: *counting in a low voice* “Yeah, I guess it is. But the late penalty shouldn’t apply to me.”

Me: “Why is that?”

Caller: “Because I submitted the assignment BEFORE you graded it.”


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