Hi Steve: I'll have to say that extra credit is a controverssial subject as not all teachers embrace the idea of awarding it. With that said, I can add that when it is used, sometimes the EC can contribute just enough to get a good student a passing grade when circumstances have prevented completion or delays or poorer performance with the regular assignments. Others might say that, while unfortunate the circumstances, earned points are the only ones that count towards the grade. If used, it absolutely has to be fairly administered and should be presented at the beginning of a course to avoid accusations of favortisism. Regards, Barry