It never ceases to amaze me how students can find mutiple subject matter to discuss in class while completing group assignments that they're already behind in. Even when given reminders of how important it is to learn a tasks that piggybacks anothers task, they just don't seem to stay focused on the task at hand. This can become quite irritating.

Are we crippling are students by offering them too many opportunities to perform mediocre work in order to receive passing grades when personal hindrances beyond their control impact their lives.