Dealing With Grade Disputes
For students, grades are equivalent to pay cheques. They have a right, not only to be graded fairly, but also to know why they have been given a certain grade. You must be willing to explain exactly why you gave the grade you did. Occasionally you will make a mistake, every teacher does. Acknowledge it gracefully and correct it. However, if you are sure you marked fairly, don't allow any student to push you into changing his mark.