Should we get into a tizzy about students meeting deadlines

April 7, 2024 In a recent paper on extending deadlines for student assignments, researchers point out that it is not an issue we need to sweat about. “This study uses evidence to debunk common misconceptions about assignment extensions.” “The extension without penalty system was used by 78% of the students, but half of them only used it once” My two cents: There is always a happy medium between being strict and lenient. Extending deadlines for everyone is fair—not just for those who ask unless..