Narration: Three students are discussing whether to link class attendance with final exam scores. Speaker 1: Hey guys, did you hear Professor Lee say the school might tie attendance to final scores? I support this! Last semester, my literature class had no attendance rule half the students skipped, and even I felt unmotivated. Tying it to grades would get more people to class, making discussions better. Isn't that what college classes are for? I even noticed my grades were higher in classes where I never missed a session. Speaker2: Totally agree! My business professor does in-class case studies not in the textbook way more helpful than reading alone. Skipping means missing that. Plus, it teaches responsibility jobs need punctuality, so this is good practice. My internship supervisor even said showing up consistently was one of the top traits they look for in new hires. Speaker3: Wait, is that fair? What if someone gets sick or has an emergency? My roommate had the flu last month, missed three classes, but still caught up. She'd be penalized for that. And some learn better alone my friend watches recorded lectures at 2x speed. Why force classroom time if they learn just as well? She actually got a higher grade than me in that class, and she only went once a week. Speaker 1: Good points, but the school would have exceptions like doctor's notes. My cousin's university did that when she had appendicitis. Recordings are great for review, but you can't ask real-time questions or join discussions. I've had key "aha moments" chatting with classmates you miss that alone. Speaker2: Exactly! Last week, I confused a chemistry formula, asked a classmate, and the professor explained it again for everyone. That wouldn't happen with recordings. For self-paced learners, maybe an 80% attendance rule skip a few for personal reasons. Speaker3: The 80% and sick notes sound better. But part-time workers? My neighbor does night shifts and sleeps through morning classes. If professors post notes and recordings, though, they could catch up. It's not as black-and-white as I thought. Speaker 1: I didn't think about part-timers notes/recordings help. My comms professor does that, and I use notes in class. Maybe combine attendance rules with those resources. We could ask Professor Lee details next week she wants student feedback. Speaker2: Great idea! I'll check the student handbook for existing exceptions. My sister said some depts let you make up classes in other sections. Let's share what we find. Speaker3: Thanks this feels less worrying now. I'll ask my neighbor about her schedule. Let's meet next week to share updates!