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Failed
Well, I failed my math.
I took an unschuduled day off from work today, to go into the college and take my final three tests. I passed the first one with flying colours, and then it all went downhill. That second of today's tests was so difficult, it took me five long hours to complete. There weren't all that many questions either - just impossible ones like 20482 1/8 times 79283 divided by 3/7 equals what, and when you find the answer, figure out what the duty would be if you bought an item for that amount and took it into Canada across the U.S. border, and then if you had bought it in Canada, what would be the g.s.t. and the p.s.t. blah blah blah. (don't anyone try to answer that one, I just made it up).
I covered pages and pages with my figuring. The girl seated in front of me kept cracking her knuckles - something I hate with all the passion in the world. I was so frustrated I wanted to stab her with my pencil. Finally I finished the test, handed it in, and got a failing grade. The teacher had a hard time finding my answers hidden among all my figuring.
Today was the last day that I can come in, and I have to take this test again, plus the final. The teacher gave me a break (as well he should, since he never answered my calls all month). He tells me I can call the college in the morning, and come in during the next few days when there will be someone else (not him, he's gone), to mark my tests. So I have more studying to do. I need to pass these final two tests. I refuse to let all of my studying go to waste.
I was so bummed as I was walking home, I wanted to chuck my books into the ditch. It takes me an hour to walk from the college to my apartment, and by the time I got home, I had decided it's not the end of the world though. I'll get it right.
sigh.........
p.s. I've been getting a few emails concerning my spelling in this blog. I just wanted to clarify that when, for example, I spell fourty instead of forty - I'm using the Canadian spelling.
I took an unschuduled day off from work today, to go into the college and take my final three tests. I passed the first one with flying colours, and then it all went downhill. That second of today's tests was so difficult, it took me five long hours to complete. There weren't all that many questions either - just impossible ones like 20482 1/8 times 79283 divided by 3/7 equals what, and when you find the answer, figure out what the duty would be if you bought an item for that amount and took it into Canada across the U.S. border, and then if you had bought it in Canada, what would be the g.s.t. and the p.s.t. blah blah blah. (don't anyone try to answer that one, I just made it up).
I covered pages and pages with my figuring. The girl seated in front of me kept cracking her knuckles - something I hate with all the passion in the world. I was so frustrated I wanted to stab her with my pencil. Finally I finished the test, handed it in, and got a failing grade. The teacher had a hard time finding my answers hidden among all my figuring.
Today was the last day that I can come in, and I have to take this test again, plus the final. The teacher gave me a break (as well he should, since he never answered my calls all month). He tells me I can call the college in the morning, and come in during the next few days when there will be someone else (not him, he's gone), to mark my tests. So I have more studying to do. I need to pass these final two tests. I refuse to let all of my studying go to waste.
I was so bummed as I was walking home, I wanted to chuck my books into the ditch. It takes me an hour to walk from the college to my apartment, and by the time I got home, I had decided it's not the end of the world though. I'll get it right.
sigh.........
p.s. I've been getting a few emails concerning my spelling in this blog. I just wanted to clarify that when, for example, I spell fourty instead of forty - I'm using the Canadian spelling.
posted by Marian (Jolene) | 8:54 p.m.
3 Comments:
Hey Marian,
Remember to look at the bright side, look how many math & life's doozy tests you have mowed down lately! You've got so much pressure on you what with trying to move, your job & I'm sure a million details. I know I'd be freaking out if I was in your shoes:)
I feel like the student schooling the teacher. You are such a talented & dynamic person, I really consider you as a roll model in my life:) You'll ace these last tests, & be taking on your next challenge before you know it:) Just remember to give yourself credit for all you've accomplished & to give yourself a nice break, you know whatever is your most favorite relaxing comfort & forget those damn math tests for an evening:)
Take care Sweetie, Jer
Good luck Marian!
And tell the schmuck who is correcting your spelling to PACK CORN...
;-)
Hey Marian,
You are just tired. Next time you will pass. That make believe problem you wrote; we used to call them "thought problems". No body in their right mind would ever do what the problem suggests. Still, they are on the test and have to be worked. Some people get real good at them. I suggest you find a tutor for just those kinds of problems for just this occasion and these tests. Perhaps another teacher could help you? One who would have more patience and consider that you are not just some teenager going to school because friends and family want you to. Go to the office of the school and ask about a tutor for just a short time. You may have to pay a little. It should not be expensive. Perhaps you can work something out. When you find a tutor try to find out what he/she likes and think about what you can do for him/her in the way of your photography or other talents and time. Sometimes a person is really delighted in what they get in their half of the trade. Like the school teacher who had a student who cut her firewood one winter. She had more than she could use; it was cut up in her size; and she got more in monetary value than she would have if she had purchased the firewood.
You do have assests. Think about them.
Lyd
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