I do not understand why my students insist on calculating what minimum grade they need on the final to get X grade in my class.
Is this really motivating?
Does it actually help to know you need a 106% to get a C in the class? If you only need an 86% to get an A, will you only study an 86% worth? If you know there is no chance to pass/get an A/whatever, are you still going to be motivated to study?
Why do students do that?
