Hi Gloria: I guess there will always be some students who are looking for the easy way out. I think there are legitimate ways for the instructor to make adjustments in grades that don't involve EC (dropping the lowest quiz scores, giving a bonus question on an exam). These methods relate to learning that has occured. EC tends to just give points in order to raise a grade. Earned bonus points are one thing. Free EC points (for minimal work) to compensate for missed or late assignments or poor effort just is not fair, in my opinion. Regards, Barry