tests and results

[simplyn2deep]

Thursday I took a test and got 91%. That's up 10% from test 1.

Today I took a test and got 82%. That's up 2% from test 1.

So you know, I'm feeling really good about these grades. I honestly thought I was going to do poorly because I had reduced study time due to the funeral with the church and then just plain forgetting about the test I had this morning. I told my parents my grades and my dad's response was "you're slipping. that's not going to get you an A." Gee thanks! That's exactly why I don't tell my parents anything and why I HATE that they tell other family members what's going on with me. They want to know, they can ask me. Anyway, that's not what this entry is about.

Tomorrow I have a test. I'm worried about it. Test 1 I got 76%. I already plan on doing extra credit for the class, but I really would like to pass the class with 80-89%. The thing is, the way the instructor does the class. He's basically reading the textbook to us, then when it comes to the test, he tells us what we need to study, but very little of that is actually ON the test.

Compare that to my other instructors. When they tell us "this, this, this, and this is going to be on the test", those things are on the test. I'm so glad I only have this instructor for 1 class!

For my 4th class, we don't have another test until November 6. We already have a study guide, so I can take my time filling that in and should I have any questions, there's plenty of time to ask other students and/or the instructor.

On Wednesday I only have to go to my morning class. The instructor for the afternoon class has an appointment and will be canceling class. Awesome! I'll be back home before noon!

Comments

[rocsfan.livejournal.com]

Sounds like overall you're doing well in your classes! Nice that the test grades are going up. Hope the test goes well tomorrow. That teacher sounds very annoying. "Tell me his name. I'll beat him up." :)

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My mom told me good job, but it's always my dad with the negative comment or backhanded praise. I could just deal without that altogether.

My teacher's initials are PMS. I kid you not. The first time he said that it was funny. Now 9 weeks later, it's not anymore. He's said it like 4 times.

[rocsfan.livejournal.com]

I don't remember a lot about my dad, but I do remember the backhanded praise. He would say something like "Good job on that, but you still forgot to do this or that." Never just praise. Here you are, trying to do something great for yourself, and he tries to pull you down. *hugs*

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

That could totally be a quote that's been told to me many times. It's ridiculous. If the people at my church saw and heard half of what he's said and done to me, they'd understand why I act the way I do with him (but the minute someone else bad mouth's him, I could to his defense lol)