A few years ago I received a call from a genleman in the Middle East who wanted to know why his son received a C in my class.What really had happened is that I had two students in that class with similar last Arabic names-both last names started with "Al" (I am omitting the full last names re privacy concerns) and their first names also began with the same initials.I mistakenly gave the wrong grades to both of those students.The genlleman's should have received a B and the other should have received a C. I did effectuate a grade change from C to B,but not from B to C. Have any of you tipsters encountered such issues? I would imagine those names that contain Mac,Mc could pose an issue,and so do Hispanics who at times use multiple names.
Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
