Grade Appeal

Needles McGee, RN · May 5, 2013

Did many other students get the wrong answer to the question?

Parks22 · May 5, 2013

I believe the video will help but will anyone actually review the video? I had a similar situation happen to me but there was no proof. My class was told not memorize certain values but there were multiple questions on a test and we were all upset. Nothing was done to give us credit for missed questions. What you need to know is you are responsible for the material. You can't rely on a professor's word. If it's in the chapter or lecture, know it! It sucks but you need to protect yourself in the future.

springchick1, ADN, RN · May 5, 2013

Like PP asked, how many people missed the question? If the majority of the class missed it, then maybe they will look into your appeal. If very few people missed it, it more than likely wont be reviewed.

nystudent13 · May 5, 2013

our instructors tells us things they will or will not test you on and they even provide breakdowns. this one particular instructor reads right of the test when there is a review at end of class...made the statement to another instructor she was shocked... that test question was said specifically that he/she didn't want us to memorize numbers and percentages because statistics change so often I wouldn't ask that on a test..so if it means I cant trust them there is no need for me to listen to anything they say or cant trust the fact that they are really helping me to pass the NCLEX..im confused

nystudent13 · May 5, 2013

I am responsible for the material but who is accountable for what was told to me to not do?

donk · May 5, 2013

We are responsible for anything within our assigned readings and class material, if our teacher doesn't cover it in c lass but its in the textbook then it's fair game. We have been told that something wouldn't be on the test only to find it there because our cohort has 6 separate groups with the same classes and the instructors write the exams and tests together. Just because our instructor didn't cover it doesn't mean another sections instructor didn't. There is a lot of conflicting information given between our instructors so we learn to study anything and everything. Not trying to sound harsh, but you are responsible for your own learning regardless of what the instructor says may or may not be on the test. Covering everything covers your a** !!

If there was a majority who missed it then they may examine the question and throw it out.

crossfitnurse · May 6, 2013

^ exactly what the above said. The tests are to prep you for the NCLEX. And you can't pass the blame on a book or course you paid for if you fail that! So yeeeeaaaa. No way is a recording goin to help.

crossfitnurse · May 6, 2013

When we get "info" or what to study for on a test I "concentrate" on that info but still make the time to study the entire chapter and everything around that concept that applies to nursing. It's always a good idea to do that you NEVER know how the question will be worded:)

kaydensmom01 · May 6, 2013

I agree with the above. I concentrate on what is supposed to be on the test, but read all of the chapters and study it just in case. I don't feel like the instructor is unfair because on the NCLEX everything is fair game. Just let it go, move on, and use it to help you with the other tests'.

Stephalump · May 6, 2013

Do you have to go through a whole shebang about it? You can't just email you teacher or something? I think if the stats for the question were low you should have a good shot. I don't know that I'd put in much effort over one question, though.

nystudent13 · May 7, 2013

they WERE willing to look at the video and the question so I got the points...and yes I will go through a whole shebang because I want to be taught right regardless if its a question or a skill. If it is wrong its wrong, if it's right it right. I have learned my lesson though and make sure I just read and memorize as much as I can, but I rather them not tell me at all what the test will look like.