<p>Just wondering if she felt that she learned anything from the extra credit assignments, or enjoyed them at all. Sometimes grades become the focus in education in a way that obscures the original purpose of school. Remembering this is helpful to my kids, so just mentioning it as an aside. </p>
<p>Extra credit can be offered as a way to go deeper for kids who have the interest, and can lead to benefits (or opportunities) beyond a boost in grades. Rather than advocating for herself over a half-point in a grade, perhaps the daughter could ask the professor for a position as an assistant or research job or recommendation later, that kind of thing- based on the work ethic, interest and talent shown by the extra credit work.</p>