To continue or not?
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So here's the deal, I'm currently taking summer courses at my university. The problem is, I'm taking two math classes at summer : Multivariate Calculus and Applied Statistics (imagine cramming 1 semester materials for those two into 6 weeks), and the workload just proved too much for me. From my midterms, I did really well at Statistics (99/100) and poorly at Calc (Currently my average is 60 something, and I got 40 on my last quiz T_T). I have until tomorrow to decide whether or not to drop the class without it affecting my GPA, which is a big deal to me since I'm planning to do master's degree. So I was wondering, what should I do? Should I drop the class or no? And I have to tell you guys that the next topic at calc will be Vector Calculus, labeled as the hardest part at Multivariate Calc. On the side note, I'm a math major, so I have to finish Calc III anyway.
PLEASE HELP! Opinions will be accepted gratefully
PLEASE HELP! Opinions will be accepted gratefully
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Takerial
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If you are planning on your masters, especially if it's math related, it would be best to drop it for now and retake it at a later time. Especially if you are already finding it difficult to handle both courses when they're not at their hardest.
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Well, I was thinking to drop it too, but that would mean wasting 2k, furthermore, my professor said he won't curve the grades, but since the average for most tests and quizzes are 60 anyway, I'm wondering if he really won't curve it. This is just a possibility though, if he don't curve, it will deal a heavy blow to my GPA
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Takerial
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you're paying 2k for one class?
Expensive.
You have to ask yourself. "Would I be ok with one class that is a D or C?"
There is also the option of finishing the class, and retaking it later for a better grade if you still feel unsatisfied or need to.
Expensive.
You have to ask yourself. "Would I be ok with one class that is a D or C?"
There is also the option of finishing the class, and retaking it later for a better grade if you still feel unsatisfied or need to.
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Yeah I know, it sucks, but it's just how my college works
And retaking it to improve my grade will be useless since if I'm not mistaken they count both grades towards your GPA, it only applies if you need a certain grade on a class and you failed on your first try.
Guess the most logical choice is to drop the class huh?
Let's say I don't drop the class, do you think I have a chance to improve my grade? there's 1 exam left (vector calculus) and a final (cumulative)
And retaking it to improve my grade will be useless since if I'm not mistaken they count both grades towards your GPA, it only applies if you need a certain grade on a class and you failed on your first try.
Guess the most logical choice is to drop the class huh?
Let's say I don't drop the class, do you think I have a chance to improve my grade? there's 1 exam left (vector calculus) and a final (cumulative)
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Takerial
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How is the % set-up?
Like how much is each test worth? This includes previous tests.
Like how much is each test worth? This includes previous tests.
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5 exams, 16% each, he will drop the lowest grade, and the final is 20%
My scores so far are 68, 57, 40
My scores so far are 68, 57, 40
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Takerial
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abesama wrote...
5 exams, 16% each, he will drop the lowest grade, and the final is 20%My scores so far are 68, 57, 40
Are there quizzes or something?
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nope, I don't what to call them, he called them exams, but basically we have an exam every week (a total of 5 exams) worth 16% each, so that means 16 x 5 = 80%, and the final is 20%, so they add up to 100%
And those are my scores for the so called "exams"
And those are my scores for the so called "exams"
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Takerial
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Did you already remove the lowest exam score since you said there was only one more exam left?
Anyways.
Basically, you have 40 points left to earn. With 33 points earn from the 60 you could have.
That would mean if you aced the last two tests, you would have a 73 in the class, a C.
And that's only if you aced both the tests.
Since you seem to have done poorly in the previous material, it is not likely that you'll ace the final.
And since vectors are the hardest part, (they can be a bitch if not explained properly.) you're not likely to ace that one.
So if you did the best you could, I think at best you'll be above a 60. A D.
But if you struggle like you seem to have been, there is a good chance you'll get below a 60 with an F.
At this point. I would suggest dropping the class. In all likelihood, you'll have to retake it anyways.
Anyways.
Basically, you have 40 points left to earn. With 33 points earn from the 60 you could have.
That would mean if you aced the last two tests, you would have a 73 in the class, a C.
And that's only if you aced both the tests.
Since you seem to have done poorly in the previous material, it is not likely that you'll ace the final.
And since vectors are the hardest part, (they can be a bitch if not explained properly.) you're not likely to ace that one.
So if you did the best you could, I think at best you'll be above a 60. A D.
But if you struggle like you seem to have been, there is a good chance you'll get below a 60 with an F.
At this point. I would suggest dropping the class. In all likelihood, you'll have to retake it anyways.
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Dang, I knew it, it's probably gonna be the best for me to drop it now and take it again during the academic year, where I'll have more time
My own prediction is I'm going to get like from C- to C+ or if I'm REALLY LUCKY B-, but still, that's not gonna be good enough for a masters degree I suppose
Thanks anyway for putting this conversation with me, I'll +rep you as a sign of gratitude (anyone else who would like to add their opinion are welcome)
And since vectors are the hardest part, (they can be a bitch if not explained properly.) you're not likely to ace that one.
Yeah I agree, and my so called professor is still a graduate student, so he's not really good at explaining, knowledgeable yes, but can't really teach
Oh well, it's just a battle, I haven't lost the war yet
My own prediction is I'm going to get like from C- to C+ or if I'm REALLY LUCKY B-, but still, that's not gonna be good enough for a masters degree I suppose
Thanks anyway for putting this conversation with me, I'll +rep you as a sign of gratitude (anyone else who would like to add their opinion are welcome)
Kalistean wrote...
And since vectors are the hardest part, (they can be a bitch if not explained properly.) you're not likely to ace that one.
Yeah I agree, and my so called professor is still a graduate student, so he's not really good at explaining, knowledgeable yes, but can't really teach
Oh well, it's just a battle, I haven't lost the war yet
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Takerial
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Yeah, you usually want to try and avoid taking classes like this from grad students.
They fucking suck.
Either they don't know enough to really be teaching in the first place.
Or they try to overstuff everything into the class. Often they will be incredibly strict and won't give easier styled tests as well.
The main reason for this is that Grad Students don't have to worry about your grades.
Professors do. If you want to know why, imagine how it would look if Nearly everyone in your class got D's and F's? Like you're not teaching it. You wouldn't remain long as a Professor.
However, a Grad Student doesn't have this worry and only cares about the little bit of teaching experience looking nice on their resume`. And then off they go, usually to another college.
They fucking suck.
Either they don't know enough to really be teaching in the first place.
Or they try to overstuff everything into the class. Often they will be incredibly strict and won't give easier styled tests as well.
The main reason for this is that Grad Students don't have to worry about your grades.
Professors do. If you want to know why, imagine how it would look if Nearly everyone in your class got D's and F's? Like you're not teaching it. You wouldn't remain long as a Professor.
However, a Grad Student doesn't have this worry and only cares about the little bit of teaching experience looking nice on their resume`. And then off they go, usually to another college.
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For future reference, it's always best to have this conversation with the professor/AI themselves. They can give you the most qualified opinion, and have more than likely had to help a student go through your same predicament in the past as well.
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Well, to be fair, He did worry a bit about our grades by deciding to take out the worst exam, but still, I think he's not confident enough as sometimes he will get confused and say "let's see, so now we do" and so on, and he will ask like, "Did I get it right?"
And I have to admit that I made a mistake by taking two intense courses at summer, where I only have 6 weeks
I swear if I have to teach a class or be a TF as a grad student, I won't do the same thing
you mean as in real professors not grad students?
And I have to admit that I made a mistake by taking two intense courses at summer, where I only have 6 weeks
I swear if I have to teach a class or be a TF as a grad student, I won't do the same thing
chiwa wrote...
For future reference, it's always best to have this conversation with the professor/AI themselves. They can give you the most qualified opinion, and have more than likely had to help a student go through your same predicament in the past as well.you mean as in real professors not grad students?
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Takerial
Lovable Teddy Bear
Any course taught by a Grad Student will have a Professor there to help. You just don't ever see them.
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Really? Don't know that, I guess I'll try to speak to him (my current "professor") and see what he says, and then ask him who's the supervisor
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Takerial
Lovable Teddy Bear
*shrugs*
Anyways, it's probably a little bit too late to be seeking help at this point though, cause the outlook of continuing the little bit left doesn't look good.
Anyways, it's probably a little bit too late to be seeking help at this point though, cause the outlook of continuing the little bit left doesn't look good.