I drop the lowest IRAT. I explain in the syllabus that this is how I handle IRAT absences, regardless of the reason. If the student then has a 2nd absence, then I start asking about bona fide excuses, but it rarely gets to that point. Nicholas DiFonzo, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Department of Psychology 18 Lomb Memorial Drive Room 1-2363 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 14623 USA [log in to unmask]* Phone: 585-475-2907 Skype: nicholas.difonzo Faculty Website*Personal Website Rumor Psychology: Social & Organizational Approaches The Watercooler Effect: A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors Rumor-Gossip-Research Google Group *Note: I typically process my email to zero around 10 AM and 4 PM each weekday. -----Original Message----- From: Team-Based Learning [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Parmelee, Dean X. Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 3:29 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: IRAT & Absences? Very easy. Zero if they miss it without bona fide excuse, just like a test. If one is late, no extra time. On 12/16/14 3:10 PM, "James Latham" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Hello, > > >I am implementing TBL into my Economics Courses for the first time next >Spring. I have not decided how to deal with absences regarding the IRAT. >I would appreciate any advice anyone may have. Thanks, > > >Michael