As a home school teacher, there’s very little I can grade objectively. I also allow “retakes” of tests. One time I realized my daughter didn’t know an effective study strategy for the test I’d given her twice! The third time, she aced it. Guess who’s fault it was that she had to take the test three times – mine!!!

What it really boils down to is how hard is your student willing to work? That’s all that counts in the “real world” when you get a job. Willingness to work increases with (drum roll please) interest. What’s your student passionate about? That’s what matters!