Education is often an imperfect art; professors sometimes make mistakes in grading. Sometimes the wrong answer key was used, or the professor misunderstood your thesis, the teacher was up at 4 a.m. grading papers or any number of errors. Justifying a higher grade needs data, and that often means proving the professor was in error.  Check your answers with peers, on the Internet, or with other sources. If comments on a written piece do not make sense, there is the possibility of the professor misreading something.(Although it is possible your writing is problematic, not an error on the part of the professor.) If you do not understand the corrections or mistakes, it is often worth contacting the professor in order to go over the work. Depending on the school, class, or teacher, you may not be able to get the grade changed. However going to the professor with a good attitude will often make a professor more likely to work with you in improving your grade. In many countries, there are laws that forbid professors from discussing grades via email. Instead of attempting to have a conversation about your grade over email, set up an appointment to talk to your professor face-to-face.  Try talking to your professor after class. You can say, “Dr. Johnson, I am concerned about the grade I earned on the exam. Can we set up a time to meet?” Note that many professors will require you to wait at least 24 hours after receiving a grade to discuss it with them. This encourages students to review the material carefully during that time rather than reacting harshly or in a hostile manner after receiving a poor grade. Even if email is an option, face-to-face meetings are generally best in discussing this sort of issue. If you decide to proceed with challenging your grade, most professors will make you submit your objections in writing. You will need to outline why your assignment deserves a higher grade, and how the evidence you submitted in the assignment fulfilled the professor’s guidelines. It is also helpful to incorporate the professor’s comments on your assignment into the written rebuttal. You should always act with courtesy toward your professors, even if you disagree with them. Being aggressive or confrontational is not acceptable, and can land you in a heap of trouble. Always speak to your professor with respect, act like a professional and never ever threaten a professor. You’re more likely to be persuasive and successful in getting your professor to change your grade if you discuss your objections respectfully. In many cases, you can clear up a misunderstanding over your grade by asking the professor to explain their comments in more detail. This gives the professor a chance to talk at length about their comments and will help you understand why you earned the grade.  Try saying, "Dr. Smith, I’m confused by what you meant in your comment about my lack of organization. Can you explain this to me?" You may also want to ask your professor for advice on improving areas that they determined were sub-par. It’s important that your professor understands you want to improve your performance in the course. During your meeting ask the professor to give you suggestions on how to improve on future assignments. Try saying, “I’m really committed to improving my grade in this course. How can I do better on the next assignment?”  You can say, “Dr. Anderson, I am dedicated to improving my grade in this course. What are some specific actions I can take to improve my grade?” Lead with your desire to improve, rather than your desire to change your grade, is more likely to persuade your professor.
تحقق من دقة عملية التصحيح وجمع الدرجات إذا كان ذلك ممكنًا. حدد موعدًا للحديث مع أستاذك. كن مستعدًا لتقديم اعتراض مكتوب. أظهر قدرًا كبيرًا من الاحترافية والاحترام. استوضح من أستاذك أكثر عن تعليقه أو تقييمه. أكد لأقصى درجة على أن دافعك الأول هو التطور وتحسين مستواك.