grade grubbing
The term "grade grubbing" is often used in a negative context to describe students' attempts to improve their grades through means other than academic performance.
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Definition
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(slang, derogatory)The act of persistently trying to improve one's grades through negotiation, flattery, or other non-academic means.
Example
- She was accused of grade grubbing after repeatedly asking the professor for extra credit assignments.
- His grade grubbing tactics included constantly questioning his exam scores in hopes of a higher mark.
Similar
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