Hi Susanne: You are being quite kind and generous. I appreciate that attribute and wish it was more evident in our society. When it comes to grades, I would not be inclined to give EC points to push up a grade level. Some call that grade inflation, and in many schools, there are strong institutional policies guarding against this practice. I just think the question comes down to learning, not points or grades. A student who moves from a "C" to a "B" but has not mastered the material has not accomplished much. When I've done this in the past, students don't necessarily even appreciate it, and good performers may feel it's a bit unfair. Each teacher and school has to decide how they wish to handle this controversial topic. Regards, Barry