Bombed a test

JasonRD · Feb 13, 2009

I am just starting my pre-nursing degree so while i don't have experience per say, i do know that it is still very early into the class, grades are volatile especially when tests come along because there aren't many points to offset the test in the first place. My advice? Suck it up, forget about what you got but remember the test style: Did she use a lot of questions from certain things like lectures, or the book, or labs? Make sure you don't study a day or two before, you should really be studying a bit each night to make sure you understand where you are currently. Never let yourself be left behind, find a study group if you need to.

The best thing i do in classes to keep my grades up is i treat each coming assignment or test as a "How do i make this get me an A in the class?" Its more useful when you are around the 85-93% area, but otherwise just focus on maximizing each and every assignment/test you do.

Don't fret, good luck!

matilda123 · Feb 13, 2009

Yes, you will come back from a bad test! I once got a 60% on an anatomy test, and ended up with an A in the class. Just make sure that that is the only major mess up! Get and keep every point you can, like in attendance and homework and any extra credit.

good luck!

ILstudentnurse · Feb 13, 2009

I got a D on my first test in cellular and molecular biology. It seemed like I read everything that would not be on the test. He didn't cover the material in his lecture. Every professor is different. You have to learn their test patterns. Most of the time.....people fail because they didn't study the "right" information. Record his/her lecture and listen for things that they may repeat or emphasis. Just make sure you understand the most important concepts within each chapter and build from there. I got an A on every test in his class after that "bomb" by adjusting my notes based on what he was looking for.

Figure out what the professor wants you to know. Once you know what he/she's looking for, you'll know what to study.

Good luck!

Pandorajinel · Feb 13, 2009

As a previous poster mentioned, grades are very volatile. Especially if its early in the class or the class doesn't accumulate many points. If your class has a high point total over the semester (for example my micro class and general bio class are both in excess of 600 points) Then you should have ample opportunity to make it up, but it will be very important not to lose unnecessary points for the rest of the semester.

sunray12 · Feb 13, 2009

Even under the most optimal of circumstances where you have a dream teacher and you study everything just right there is going to be some material that you understand better than others and that's going to be reflected in your grade on individual tests. If there are multiple tests in your class then I assume that your final grade is going to reflect your average performance on a bunch of tests plus any extra points for other things such as homework, papers, etc. So you don't need to panic over one test. If you're doing well enough that B is a bad grade for you then you'll do fine.

labchic · Feb 14, 2009

Thanks for all the input everybody, I really appreciate it. Sometimes is just helps to hear a little bit about someone elses experiences to help you put things in perspective.

Oh, and I wanted to say....I would be perfectly happy with a B, but I hear the competition to get into a program is so fierce that I'm making my goal an A. After 20 years out of school that might be a little optimistic though:smokin:

Thanks again everybody!!!