Grading and Difficulties at Home

I know from experience that although I was cheery and enthused at school, my mother's viciousness at home deeply affected my ability to focus and my motivation to complete work. There were evenings before final exams that were entirely consumed with my mother's screaming rampages.
Is turbulence in a student's life obvious to teachers? If so, are they reluctant to become involved or to be more sympathetic with grading? - Traumatized
Answer: Most teachers are compassionate. They understand that at times there can be stress in any family. A troubled family life is more obvious to elementary-school teachers, as younger children are less likely to be able to hide the effects.
When teachers become aware of family difficulties, they usually direct the child to the school counselor, who has the training to provide the appropriate help. In the case of physical abuse, they must immediately report the situation to the proper authorities.
Now, as far as grading goes, what the individual teacher would do for one student is the same as what he or she would do for all students. Typically, teachers give students the opportunity to do extra work to improve a grade, especially when there are extenuating circumstances.