At the end of the semester a student asked what he needed to
earn on the final exam in order to earn a ‘B’ in the course. Unfortunately this student missed the main
essay questions on the exam and ended up with a ‘C.’ The student only missed the final grade of ‘B’
by a few points that he could have earned anytime during the semester on other
exams or projects. What he does not
understand is that your final grade is a reflection of all of the learning and
work done throughout the semester, not just on one exam.
Even in a course that only has a mid-term and a final, your
grade will reflect how hard you worked and how much you learned throughout the
entire semester. You cannot just study
the day or two before an exam and expect to be able to learn and understand
everything.
As you are reflecting on your final grades for the spring
semester, looking ahead to fall or as you begin summer classes, keep in mind it
is the day-to-day work and learning that is important.
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