A&P I Spring 2013

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I did not see another thread, so I thought I would start one for fellow students to chat and get support. Anyone else taking A&P I this spring?

Yay! Pulled another 100. They processed those grades quick.

Yay! Pulled another 100. They processed those grades quick.

Janelly, just out of curiosity how much are you studying and whats your mode of studying? I am so blown I just got a C on the histology exam!! I'm not used to getting such a low grade, so I'm trying to reconfigure my study methods!

Specializes in PICU, Pediatrics.
I also had my second test today. Histology and Integumentary system. The lab portion was 45 slides and the lecture portion was 70 questions. I felt it was crazy how detailed some of the questions were. I'm just hoping for a B!

Wow, I feel as if my class is so far behind you guys lol! My course started on January 23rd and we JUST had our first exam this past Monday (2/18), which I managed to pull a 91 on! Whoo-hoo!. It was 79 questions and covered the anatomical regions, body cavities etc. etc., cellular level of organization, and tissue level of organization. Our practical was yesterday, which sucked because yesterday was my birthday lol, and it only included histology slides, and questions identifying parts of the microscope.

So glad to have my second lecture test and lab practical behind me! Can relax a little as we r almost into spring break. Whew. I THINK I did well on both. But we shall see.... Fingers crossed! Good luck everyone :)

Janelly, just out of curiosity how much are you studying and whats your mode of studying? I am so blown I just got a C on the histology exam!! I'm not used to getting such a low grade, so I'm trying to reconfigure my study methods!

Well, they say you need a minimum of 3 hrs a day which is bogus for me. Hahaha I need 6. Sigh!

Right now I use my anatomy coloring book... My book, practice tests online, class notes, everything. I put it all on flash cards (a bit time consuming but you write it all out and that helps.) Know both sides of the cards! I also watch youtube videos too.

Lots of study material on chapters on quizlet. Also participate in a study group, and you're fine when you can teach it/correct misinformation.

It's tough work.

Oh and color code! Be very organized.

A & P podcasts and lots of time aswering review questions has been working well for me.

Appreciate the responses guys. I guess it was silly of me to think I'd be alright with a stellar memory!

Specializes in Psychiatry.

That sucks Chelsea, I know how disheartening a low grade can be. Do you know what material on the test you had the most trouble with?

My methods are similar to Janelly's, but for histology I found repetition to be key. I looked at loads of microscope slides, and studied them until I could identify them all, as well as being able to name where they were located. I made a chart with each tissue, their function, and location. Having everything in one place really helped me get it down.

I'm a very visual learner, so YouTube videos, pictures of bones/tissues etc really helped me. I also have the coloring book. If your teacher doesn't require one, I would get one anyway.

Does your instructor drop any of your test grades? Try not to get too down on yourself. It's more important to identify why you didn't do as well as you would like, and make appropriate adjustments for the next test.

Just received my grade for my lab practical midterm I took this morning. I got a 95. I'm STOKED!! :)

Appreciate the responses guys. I guess it was silly of me to think I'd be alright with a stellar memory!

Chelsea. Try not to beat yourself up you WILL do much better from here on out. For me recording the lecture. Making notecards and being kind of obsessive about the studying every night has helped me. Once u find a strategy to retain this info u will soar. I have no doubts.

A & P podcasts and lots of time aswering review questions has been working well for me.

Could you please tell us the name of the podcast?

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