my math teacher gave me two quizzes and 1 test this semester. I did good on the two quizzes but failed the test TERRIBLY. is it fair for him to give me a barely passing 65 after I did well in everything else. geez.
2006-11-12 04:11:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Probably...ask him to explain how his grading method works (he'll likely be glad to get to explain the workings of his little mind). THEN tell him you reallyreallyreallyreallyreally want to earn a higher grade, and how can you manage that? The hope is that he'll let you do some work ('work,' the hard part) to bring your grade up. He'll know what you need to do to actually gain the understanding he's wanting to impart.
Math. Gag! Good luck.
(I made it to intermediate algebra - once I got through walking on fire and eating glass to understand it - it was, it was . . . ok, it was fun...)
2006-11-12 04:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by Zeera 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you were graded fairly.
You should check with your teach to see what percentage of your grade was based on the two quizzes versus the test. Normally, the test will have a higher percentage rate and be compiled of more information from most of that semester, whereas a quiz could be a summary of certain chapters. Typically your grade would be based on a major test which would include more of what was taught than the quiz.
Definitely, sit down with your teacher so that you can understand how he came about with a score 65.
2006-11-12 13:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in luck. The purpose of a quiz is to PREPARE you for the real test. Grading is not personal to a teacher. Teachers hate failing students, no matter what, so take heart.
Regardless whether or not there is a reason known to you and your math teacher that you were not prepared at the end of the semester for the test, I would simply have a good talk with him by asking "can you help me improve my mark and show me where I went wrong?"
The humble "I am ready to learn" approach will help tremendously.
2006-11-12 12:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by plantbywaters 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the Counseler or Dean. They will review the situation. It will either be rectified or not. If not you at least will know why. And if a personality clash it will be rectified on both sides. It happens all the time. And think about this. Did you apply yourself to the best of your ability? Maybe test anxiety. After you think on these things and you are not happy still then talk to them.
2006-11-12 12:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a teacher he did what he had to do, whether it was fair or not, in your eyes. But the thing you could do, is ask him how you can bring that grade up, a lot of times, this works!
2006-11-12 12:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by roseannetb@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um..seems like the test was worth a higher percentage of your grade.
2006-11-12 12:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by JenniT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got answer this did you deserve the grade you got? we all want good grades but you must earn them.
2006-11-12 16:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by ha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's the teacher. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
2006-11-12 12:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your hot ...no
if not....yes
2006-11-12 12:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Rodney Lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋