Hi Julie: I am all for enhanced learning. I'm one who does not favor grade inflation. Extra credit can do that. It can be subjective, viewed as unfair by good and lesser performing students, difficult to grade fairly or consistently, and if it's not available to all, then it can be argued there is favoritism (although I know that's not the intent). But these are the reactions and negative experiences I've encountered. Therefore, I just don't give it. I feel if it's important to know, and to grade, then it should be a part of the class and stated so at the beginning, stated in the syllabus, and expected of all. Now, a bonus question or essay on an exam, or dropping the lowest quiz score, these are are like bonus techniques that are based on learned knowledge. It's not semantics. EC is about grades and points, and less about learning and knowledge. Thats my spin and opinion. Each teacher and institution has to come up with their own policies. Regards, Barry