"i think it would be a good idea to lower the percentage of how much it affects our grades. if you get two a pluses for the quarters and get a c on the final it can bring it down so much and thats just not fair. and it rediculous that they…"
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Meghan Byrne commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I also think it would be a good idea to lower the percentage. Someone could do great the whole year and actually get the material but then for some reason do bad on the final. The final grade shouldn't reflect on the whole year. It could be…"
Ben Luke commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I think that finals should be a part of school, but not such a big part. I mean how can they expect a kid to remember 18 weeks worth of stuff for one day? Usually I look at the classes I am set on and then work more on classes that the final could…"
Jack Andersen commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"FInals are such a pain. I work hard to get my A's and I even when the 1st and 2nd quarter comes to an end, I am satisfied with my grades but terrified that I might bomb a final and not get the grade that I feel I deserve, I'm not a fan of…"
megan bryk commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"Finals are definately too big of a part on your grade. The percent should be lowered because students have already proved they know the information through tests during the semester. I agree with Bekah, they do test memory and…"
Bekah Bostrom commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"all finals do is test students memory... it's really a problem in the education system. I can honestly say I've gotten A's in classes just by temporarily storing information in my brain, and then immediatly forgetting it afterwards. I…"
whitney cummings (caleo) commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I think finals are necessary, but I also think the impact they have on your grade isnt fair at all. The problem is, not everyone is a good test taker. That doesnt mean they werent paying attention or dont understand the material. People freak out…"
Aly Glover commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I do think that finals are necessary because you proves that you actually paid attention in class & learned something throughout the semester. However, I don't think that it should affect your semester grade as much as it does. Some people…"
Ryan Woodman commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I talked with Mr. Spoor the other day about finals, and we both share the same opinion in that they are neccesary, but the impact they have on your grade is very unfair. If you fail a final, you obviously didn't learn anything all year,…"
Jack Finis commented on Morgan Delapa's blog post Finals, What a Drag!"I agree. I believe that the percentage of your exam grade should have less of an effect on your semester grade. Some people are bad test takes and really strive for a B with completing homework assignments, projects, etc."
Morgan Delapa posted a blog postFinals, What a Drag!
Now we all know its toward the end of the semester. You know what that means, yes finals. The time to stress to make sure you get the grade you deserved. To some these tests are very important. People study and study to make sure they can do well and do their best. To others they are just another test they aren't gonna study for. Some people need the the grade so they spend the whole weekend reviewing and cramming as much info in them as they can. While others, get to class and remember "oh…See More
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Morgan Delapa commented on megan bryk's blog post Do you feel safe at school?"Its so sad to hear of all the violence in Chicago. And i feel bad everytime there is one because i think of the family that has lost someone. I am really appreciative that i go to a school i feel safe in. It would be scary to think that someone in…"
Morgan Delapa commented on Carly Mckay's blog post Halloween = Holiday?"i never knew the whole history behind Halloween. But they way the Celts celebrated is a little different then how we do today, and thats a good thing. But its interesting to know. I love Halloween and your right a total excuse to gobble down as much…"
Morgan Delapa commented on Noelle Lurie's blog post No Technology!?...How Depressing..."Today I think modern society lives off of technology. And we use it everyday. Although it would be nice to say that we could live without technology, its just about impossible. Every minute someones either on their phone, laptop, or ipod. Technology…"
Morgan Delapa commented on Lauren Chemello's blog post Why Don't Most Teachers Let Students Sleep In Class?"I agree with Lauren. Its so true that we need sleep and a lot of it! Its refreshes you when you get a good 8 hours in. But yea that doesnt happen everynight. With our busy schedules, sleep is what you want most but have to worry about least. In…"
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Finals, What a Drag!
Now we all know its toward the end of the semester. You know what that means, yes finals. The time to stress to make sure you get the grade you deserved. To some these tests are very important. People study and study to make sure they can do well and do their best. To others they are just another test they aren't gonna study for. Some people need the the grade so they spend the whole weekend reviewing and…
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