Remember the episode where Bart was possibly going to have to repeat 4th grade? And it all came down to one history test. There was a snow day, and rather than resist the temptation and study he went out to play. Anyways, my point is this. Go to the teacher and tell him you fucked up, you know that (maybe not in those words). Then demonstrate to the teacher that you have some good knowledge about the subject (something analytical, not just a few facts or numbers from the book). Usually teachers are more impressed by your effort to learn than on any score on a test. Show them the pressure atmosphere of the test threw you off, but that you have legitimate knowledge from their teaching.
Also, if you want good grades, USE YOUR TEACHER'S OFFICE HOURS. THis will show that youre not only interested in the subject, but also interested in doing well. Drink a beer an hour later; whats an hour when your GPA is at stake?
Oct-08-2004 04:29
Orbital32
Revolution
Registered: Jul 2004
Location: LaTa #32°
I don't know what i can say except...better luck next year.
Oct-08-2004 04:32
sensorium
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2004
Location:
It's just a midterm, you still have the final. Just focus on that now. What's done is done. Suck up to the professor though, it always helps.
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Oct-08-2004 04:36
Tranc3
tranceaddict in training
Registered: May 2002
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, US
quote:
Originally posted by SportTrance
Oh no, im the master of cramming. Its how I got through highschool.
My horrible theory:
cramming + good weekend = decent grade > studying all weekend + bad weekend = good grade
Or no studying + good weekend = good grade.
Oct-08-2004 06:29
Arbiter
Naked Power Organ
Registered: May 2002
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by Tranc3
Or no studying + good weekend = good grade.
That's one of my favourites, exceeded only by no studying + good week = good grade.
Oct-08-2004 06:31
SportTrance
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: TX TA #4
See, it is an easy course, the tests arent hard, no studying is even really needed/possible you just need to listen in class. And thats really what bothered me about fuckin that answer up. Cuz I knew it, and we all talked about it, all the time. I'm sure i'll pass the course, its just, a better grade on this woulda made it much more laid back for the rest of the semester.
If it was a tough course I wouldnt give myself so much flack. But this course is easy and readily available and should be taken advantage of.
Oct-08-2004 08:38
SportTrance
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: TX TA #4
quote:
Originally posted by Xenocreator_PG_
I made it through Uni & I didtn study. I remember drinking alot. I dont know how the hell i passed my subjects. I beleive i was abducted by aliens & then my dog rewrote my homework. Moofer is a clever dog.
bah, no time for that, im also working.
IMO if you dont have to work, and your only job is to lay around campus, get drunk, and go to classes everday for 4 years, you better pass, or youre an idiot.
