Poll Thing

[quasigeostrophy]

So, my chemistry lecture class is almost done. Had the last regular test this morning. Not knowing what I got on that, yet, but knowing it went fairly well, [EDIT: 95 out of 100 on the multiple choice portion, just posted. Show-work problems (30 points) unknown, but they seemed fairly easy again.] Before that test I have a perfect score in the class (missing no points). The total points for the class after the final is done will be 1000. The final is 200. In order not to kill myself studying, even though the final is an ACS standardized test over both semesters of general chemistry (the first semester of which I had in the fall of 1984), and since I don't really need to do anything with the grade I am getting (I have been shooting for the 'A' to vanquish past demons and prove something to myself) I am tempted not to study at all this weekend and just see how I do walking into the final cold. If I did as well as I think I did on today's test, I should only need 50% (100 points) to get an uncurved 'A' in the class (although I don't think the instructor is curving the lecture much if at all).

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Comments

[djinnthespazz.livejournal.com]

Eh.

I don't think you 'need' to study. It sounds like you have the material pretty much down.

But I don't think you shouldn't 'study' - even if 'study' means flipping through the chapters skimming content, and reading deeper if/when you find something you don't already have in storage...

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Yeah. What I'll probably actually do this weekend, after I rest for a few hours after this morning's test, is go through a practice version of the test and flip through the ACS study guide, but not make an intense effort.

[bec76.livejournal.com]

Eh, I dunno. I tend to study a bit the night before the test, but it's mostly just going over notes and reminding myself of certain things. I don't normally take a test cold, but you seem pretty knowledgable on your subject. I think you could do it.

[elmegil.livejournal.com]

Doing it cold and getting a bad grade, even if you don't lose enough points to lose the A, would be a bad thing. Professors take a dim view of people not bothering with the final.

That said, I don't think you need to bust your ass to cram two semesters of chem in your head in one weekend either.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

I understand your point, but I think that I'd be safe in that this prof seems pretty laid back and as I put it above, I don't need to do anything with this grade or credit, officially. And I will likely do something but I'm tired of ass-bustin' at the moment. :-)

[razzle.livejournal.com]

Live on the edge, man! Take some time out to party! Woooooo!

Seriously, it sounds like you've got all the material down pat so there's no need to over-study. :)