my professor said that it is likely that mostly everyone will fail this test, is that right to say that?

Answer 1

*No !!!! it's not right !!!
But then, maybe, most of u wd work extra hard, to prove him wrong !!!

Answer 2

It is certainly okay to say this, although the Prof might not be wise to create such a test.

If he or she really expects the test to be that tough, then setting the student's expectations appropriately is a good thing. Consider how demoralizing it would be to sit down to a test that was absurdly tough without being warned! And if it isn't really all that difficult, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

On the other hand, there should be good reasons why the test is so hard. A test should be appropriate to the lessons that have been taught, right? If the students haven't learned the lessons then perhaps the fault lies at least partly with the instructor, and your Professor should be thinking about whether the content or his or her style isn't working well -- instead of making snarky and demoralizing comments.

However, each term brings different students, and it is true that some 'classes' learner quicker and more effortlessly than others. If teacher doesn't tailor the tests to compensate, then the grading curve might end up biased high or low.

But making demoralizing comments -- even implicitly -- would still not be professional, so I hope your professor provided an explanation for why the test is so hard.

Keep in mind: even smart and highly qualified professors can be immature and rude -- try to learn from them what they were hired to teach, and overlook their flaws to the extent you can.

Answer 3

I've always though that is one of the WORST things a Teacher can say! If he knows this, then he needs to make sure that the material is covered so that you can pass!
I don't know why Teacher's think they are so clever doing this (and I know not all of them are like this). Maybe they a get a kick out of being jerks, although it's more likely that they think this makes them more of a "tough" teacher.
I just think it means your review sucks!
I once had a Teacher say that everyone starts with an "A".
It's a bad sign when everyone starts with an "F" though!
That is so discouraging.
Didn't mean to rant, but that just really irritates me.
Just do your best, and maybe if all of you really do fail, you can convince your Teacher that the problem lies on his end.
Perhaps then he will do a better review of the material, or allow everyone to retake the test.

Answer 4

I've had professors who said things like that and did fail a lot of people on some tests, but in the end, they gave opportunities for bonus points and whatnot so that the people who worked hard and deserved it got an A. I think it was unnecessarily cruel, but maybe it got people to work harder and learn things better than they would have otherwise.

Answer 5

Sure, he is giving you a head's up that the test will be extremely difficult and that it will likely be graded on a curve.

All you people giving thumbs down and saying that it's not OK to say this must still be in high school. Allow me to impart some wisdom on you. You are in for a very rude awakening when you get to college. Let's hope you don't end up in a college level physics course where the average exam score can float somewhere around 50%. Again, there is nothing wrong with a professor saying this, it is quite common in college and the test will likely be curved, study your @ss off.

Answer 6

If the majority of students in a given class fail a test, that means that either the test was unduly difficult or that the instructor didn't teach the students well. There always are students who don't prepare for tests--when they fail, that's not a big surprise. But when the habitually well prepared students fail, that's a signal of something gone wrong in the test or the teaching.

Answer 7

Of course it's not OK to say it. I suppose it may depend on his humor. But if he has no sense of humor and students are struggling, than I would certainly question the integrity of his/her teaching abilities.

No teacher/professor should ever take pride in students failing. If this is the case, I would certainly bring up the issue with the Dean of that college department.

Answer 8

he's either trying to use reverse psychology by thinking that would motivate students to prove him wrong....or he knows the test is hard because he's used that test before and knows that he will have to grade on the curve. Is that right for him to say...sure, he's warning you, he's testing you, but he may also be informing you so you won't get upset if you don't pass the test.

Answer 9

The power of sugjestion does a lot to who can over the sugjestion and do good on the test. If you are weak you will fail the test. If you are mentally strong you will pass the test.

Answer 10

Either he thinks the class is full of idiots. Or he didnt have time to teach your class everything lol.
either way its not a really positive attitude...Great!
Getting you ready for the job field and the nice co workers and bosses hahahaha

Answer 11

Why not rise to the challenge and prove him wrong? Maybe your professor is only provoking you into doing your best.