2007-01-05 12:26:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
Of course it's fair - learn the material and you won't flunk the tests.
2007-01-05 12:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by UNITool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely fair.
Most teachers assign 40% of the value of your grade to homework, 40% to test scores, and 10% each to midterms and finals.
The teacher very likely explained the weight of the assignments on the very first day.
Passing tests is the only way to "prove" that you have absorbed the information presented, internalized it, and can apply it. You can have friends/ relatives or Internet "help" doing homework, and it cannot be a sole criteria for passing a class.
Cheer up. I was excellent at geometry, but really weak in algebra. You'll find you'll do well in some subjects, not as well in others, and that after school is over, you can choose a job that values the your strengths.
2007-01-05 20:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers tend to make tests worth a lot more than homework. If you do not perform well on the test, then it is feasable to get an F. I would need more information on the grading criteria by your teacher to be sure.
I suggest you think about what is causing your test scores to be so low. Once you know why you are not doing well in class, you can take an appropriate action to remedy the situation. Again, it all depends on the details. I would recommend getting help from a tutor or your teacher to answer your question further.
2007-01-05 20:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by KF6DBS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately it is fair if the tests weighed that heavily and you were aware of it (you should have been--most teachers hand out a syllabus the first day of class). Even if you did all of your homework, if you failed the tests, you obviously didn't learn the material.
2007-01-05 20:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by 123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last time I checked, homework was never worth 70% or more of a grade. Thus, it's fair. It's your job to learn the material.
2007-01-05 23:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good to know geometry, and good to do homework, but the lesson you could learn here will be a life long one, and that is life isnt fair and you shouldnt expect it to be.
2007-01-05 20:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by rand a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you but doing your homework isn't everything. You have to study. That is only way you'll do better. If you have questions about something ask your teacher explain and if you need extra help get it.
2007-01-05 20:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by angelwings120688 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is fair, since you failed to understand the lesson well enough to pass the test.
2007-01-05 20:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, to make sure it's fair, compute your grades. if your test scores are drastically low, then i think it's fair.
2007-01-05 20:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by fanakoniboa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher sucks, he should curve the grades, thats what my physics teacher does and we all end up getting A's cause we get F's in the tests.
2007-01-05 21:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by coco puffy. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋