Courses Retaking a Course: Is it Looked Down Upon?

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Retaking a course after receiving a B is generally viewed unfavorably, as it may not significantly benefit a student's long-term academic trajectory. The consensus suggests that if a student has grasped the material but simply made errors on tests, retaking the class is unnecessary. However, if the student feels they did not learn the content effectively, retaking could be justified. Overall, the discussion emphasizes that a B grade does not warrant a retake unless there are valid reasons related to comprehension and learning outcomes.
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is retaking a course looked down upon? Say a student got a B as his final grade. would the student be better off in the long run to not have retaken the class and gotten an A?
 
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I don't think so. Nor can I think of a good reason to retake a course you got a B from.
 
If you feel that you didn't learn anything the first time around then I can see a point in retaking it.

If you feel that you know the material and you just made some mistakes on tests that gave you a B then I don't see the point.
 

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