Thursday, December 10, 2009
End of Semester Predictions
Click here to obsever the columns of my "End of Semester" predictions for Fall 2009.
EDC Video Project
Well, after several attempts I've realized my bandwidth simply isn't high enough to bring this video about, but if you'd like to see it, please facebook my partner Rachelle Claire or I to watch it.
The basic background is I am imitating our professor, Mrs. Hambrick, and Rachelle is demonstrating the habits of an unsuccessful student
Religion Grades
Here are the scores for my religion class. I have listed them by category and explained my calculations.
Tests: 217/300
Which is a 72.3% average
Papers: 268/300
Which is an 89.3% average
Quizzes: 95/120
Which is an 81.6% average
Attendance: 34/40
Which is an 85.0% average
Participation: 36/40
Which is a 90.0% average
When I total these scores, I presently have 650/800 points which is an 81.25 % average, a B grade. Since the above scores however only comprise 80% of my grade in the course I have completed calculations to find the score I must obtain on the final to maintain a B grade.
80/100=.75 .80 x 81.25= 65
80 - 65= 15 100 - 80=20 20/100=.20
15/.20= 75
To obtain an 80% grade in my Religion Course, I must have scored at least 75% on my Religion Final Exam. Well, here's hoping studying will achieve what it ought to.
Tests: 217/300
Which is a 72.3% average
Papers: 268/300
Which is an 89.3% average
Quizzes: 95/120
Which is an 81.6% average
Attendance: 34/40
Which is an 85.0% average
Participation: 36/40
Which is a 90.0% average
When I total these scores, I presently have 650/800 points which is an 81.25 % average, a B grade. Since the above scores however only comprise 80% of my grade in the course I have completed calculations to find the score I must obtain on the final to maintain a B grade.
80/100=.75 .80 x 81.25= 65
80 - 65= 15 100 - 80=20 20/100=.20
15/.20= 75
To obtain an 80% grade in my Religion Course, I must have scored at least 75% on my Religion Final Exam. Well, here's hoping studying will achieve what it ought to.
Victory
It's convenient that I know if any where is a place I should write this it is here...
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http://www.allison-adventures.blogspot.com/2009/12/victory.html
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Grammar
Lie, lay, lais, lye, laid.
No wonder so many people dislike the English language, sometimes things simply don't make sense, and other times to say something sensical takes an awful lot of work. These are experiments I typed into word during an online chat conversation with a friend. I was teased moments later for my choice to choose correct grammar but hey, I didn't want to accidentally use a term for soap, the famous written French works, or speak in an incorrect tense and state that my friend had been "laid" when it wasn't what I intended.
I'd like to challenge the theory that chat groups and text messaging only hinder students from incorrect grammar, in this semester's scenario where I am not taking any writing or composition course I feel I'm keeping my language sharp by putting it into frequent use. Additionally, the friends I speak to are individuals of significant learning and academic achievement, so I recognize I can learn as I read from them.
As Professor Hambrick informed us studies show, any reading is good reading and helpful to exercising the working memory.
I'll learn when I can.
No wonder so many people dislike the English language, sometimes things simply don't make sense, and other times to say something sensical takes an awful lot of work. These are experiments I typed into word during an online chat conversation with a friend. I was teased moments later for my choice to choose correct grammar but hey, I didn't want to accidentally use a term for soap, the famous written French works, or speak in an incorrect tense and state that my friend had been "laid" when it wasn't what I intended.
I'd like to challenge the theory that chat groups and text messaging only hinder students from incorrect grammar, in this semester's scenario where I am not taking any writing or composition course I feel I'm keeping my language sharp by putting it into frequent use. Additionally, the friends I speak to are individuals of significant learning and academic achievement, so I recognize I can learn as I read from them.
As Professor Hambrick informed us studies show, any reading is good reading and helpful to exercising the working memory.
I'll learn when I can.
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