Hi Richard: I don't give extra credit, and many teachers and institutions have adopted similar policies. Usin a work example, an employee with a particulark skill deficiency is given training to improve it in order to be productive and efficient at their job. Failure to learn that skill may mean reassignment or loss of employment. In the classroom, objectives and skills are taught, practiced and assessed. Poor performance may require additional instruction, but not rewarded by substituting extra points for falling short of the measured learning. Extra credit leans towards grade inflation, is often not graded consistently, is requested by students who have not completed the regular assignments adequately, and stronger students may feel their hard work is not recognized. Not is every case, but I think extra credit is more about points and grades, and less about assuring adequate learning has occurred. My opinion for my classes: I don't give it and have lots of failed past experiences to justify that sentiment. One factor is my profession is medical, and in too many learning situations, there can be no room for "almost got it". That may not be so true for other courses where saftey or health and welfare are factors. Regards, Barry