FYI all, I am entering grades for your 4 completed quizzes, currently; your grade averages as I go; please do not freak out about grades until all four quizzes are added in (as they are all worth different points).
Furthermore, several students have expressed concerns about quiz grades. I realize there is a ton of reading; further, it is difficult to read quickly, while working, taking other classes, etc... + comprehension is an issue for many (you are not alone).
In terms of the class, we are limited on time! 15 minutes for quizzes & 1 hour for discussion/ lecture is NOT sufficient for all the reading required for curriculum. The class is worth 3 hours credit, but they split it in 1 hour 15 mins increments for two nights; we all can add, so that cuts us a 1/2 hour already, each week.
I try to adjust quiz types for students; I also WELCOME feedback! I am not immovable. I understand people learn differently, read differently, and even interpret differently.
I have heard from 4 students specifically regarding this (after class, in a note, through email, etc...). Therefore, for the next class, EVERYONE has to participate. That means SPEAK up. Give opinions. Ensure you read; highlight things you thought were important/ interesting.
We will take the quiz AFTER the discussion; I realize immediately when I post this (& a student & I discussed this)...some will NOT read anything. You will only be hurting yourself. That is where the blog/ participation come into play.
If you make 100% on the quiz after we discuss in class, yet you say not 1 word during class participation or don't blog thoughtfully/thoroughly, it will reflect in your overall grade.
The quiz will STILL be a mixture of discussion/ multiple choice next time; however, possibly this will aid! We shall see, together.
Ms. Hanson
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