| I agree that approaching a professor with humility and asking what can be done to raise one's grade is a GREAT idea, but approaching him or her asking for exceptions is NOT such a great idea.
Most profs who ask for participation and base your grade on it simply want to see an effort to participate -- this can include a variety of things, but really you simply need to show that you are actively engaged in the class. I agree with previous posters who have said to talk with your professor to see how you could improve your grade. Most will have every desire for you to succeed, but by waiting until the end of the semester like you have, you have placed yourself in a poor position for such requests at best. |