No, the safe option is to do well in the class and thus not give a fuck about a measly 2 or 6 points on one (admittedly important) paper. I've had teachers off

No, the safe option is to do well in the class and thus not give a fuck about a measly 2 or 6 points on one (admittedly important) paper. I've had teachers offer various concepts like this over the years. One gave out simple vouchers for various points as awards for "fun" "games". I asked him if I applied ten points toward a 97/100 exam, would it cap at 100 or go to 107? He told me to sell the voucher to someone who needed it more. Best lesson I ever got.