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CL7.4.c. Proportionality

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Students understand that the principle of fairness requires that imposed consequences for misconduct are proportional to the harm caused (i.e., the more serious the harm, the more serious the consequence). They know that the punishment should fit the crime (it’s neither too lenient nor too severe).

CL7.4.b. Making fair decisions

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In making decisions that affect others, students demonstrate the trait of fairness by: 1) Being open-minded and objective. 2) Giving everyone affected by a decision the chance to tell their side of the story. 3) Considering the merits of all evidence relevant to a just resolution.

CL7.4.a. The basics of fairness

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Students: 1) Take turns. 2) Play by the rules. 3) Give due credit to others. 4) Ask for and take only their fair share. They don’t: 1) Claim credit for the work of others. 2) Recklessly or falsely blame or accuse others. 3) Take advantage of another’s mistakes or ignorance.