Are Adversity Points a Good Idea?

Poem: None!  Can you believe it?  Jason has been slacking. 

Statement of the Whole: Metaphor can help understanding.  In this episode, Jason and Steve extend out the metaphor of a game show as it applies to the classroom and learning.  In particular, they take on the currency of grades and the prize behind the curtain, a sure-fire big paycheck through a college degree.  Surprises with every spin of the game wheel, to be sure. 

Resources: 

College Board’s Statement on the use of adversity points 

Wall Street Journal article 

Explanation of the Score 

The Truth about College Admission