Failing Statistics. Do I have a chance at passing?

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I was seeing if anyone had been in my situation. Im currently failing statistics, mainly because I keep misisng my quizzes and tests. I have missed 2 tests and 2 quizzes. The class is online and I have a good understanding of it. My professor is very strict. There is no make up for tests or quizzes. So far I have an F, because of the 0's of those test and quizzes. I have 2 more tests and 2 more quizzes before thr final exam. Im not giving up. Ive gotten more organized ( because the system I was using before wasn't working) and Im determine to pass this class. But with those 4 F's, I was wondering if it was even possible to pass the class?

Sorry to those who are trying to help me out. I forgot to add thr percentage and points. So the tests are 50% or 12.5 points each. And the quizzes are 5% or 5 points each.

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Specializes in Emergency.

You didn't even tell us how much each quiz and exam is worth, so, we cannot provide you the information you seek. Why would you even miss the quizzes and exams, in any case??

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

Depends what the weight is of the various tests. Is the final worth more than the others? Ask the prof if you have a chance or if you can do any extra credit. It might be too late to save your grade.

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I apologize. The test are worth 50% or 12.5 points each. And the quizzes are 5% or 5 points each. Final exam is 20% or 20 points. Ive been missing the tests and quizzes because my organization system hasnt been working. I work over 50+ hours at my job and also take a CNA course. Im able to do my homework and study, but Ive been missing my deadline for my tests and quizzes

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I apologize for that misinformation. The tests are worth 50% or 12.5 points each. And the quizzes are worth 5% or 5 points each. The final exam is 20% or 20 points. I don't mind having to retake the class, I just hopping I still had a chance to at least get a C.

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Think about it, if you have 4 tests and 4 quizzes that are all weighted the same and you made a 0 on half of them then even if you made a 100 on the rest then you would still only average a 50% for them. Based on my calculations if you made a 100 on the final 2 tests, quizzes and final then you would only have a 61%.

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Specializes in Cardicac Neuro Telemetry.

I know this isn't what you're asking but maybe online classes aren't for you. Sounds like you need the structure of a class that meets in person not to mention a bit of self reflection. Missing one test, okay. But 1 test and 2 quizzes? Seriously? Get it together. If you think your professor is very strict, wait til you get to nursing school. Judging from the fact that you missed 2 tests and 2 quizzes, your chances of passing are slim to none. And, if you want your nursing school application to be competitive, you need to get a good grade. Barely passing doesn't cut it with the competition of nursing school. I'd consider cutting your losses and dropping the class and then repeat it next semester. Or, you could talk to the professor and ask him/her what, if anything, can be done to salvage your grade.

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Why are you missing exams?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Drop the class and retake it; at this point you can not salvage this-missing two exams and two quizzes, there's no way :no:

You may need to re examine whether online classes are for you, or cut back on working, or focus on your CNA education, then take the class again.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Why are you missing exams?

That is my question as well.

I took several classes online during my pre-reqs and during nursing school; the online setting is strict, but has deadlines on when to turn in class work and tests.

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I have done that. Im retaking it this semester as a flex class. I'm learning from my mistakes and am being more productive in this class. I realized that I wasn't as organized or as dedicated to my last class. So paying this class out of my pocket is motivating me to do well.

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Thanks for the feedback. I decided to drop it and retake it. I realized how I wasn't dedicated or organized in that class.

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