daniel budlong

I had the occassion at one time when I was in early awaitng for my class to start,while I was walking around the lab I overheard a student telling another student he was going to quit because ther was no way he would be able to pass the practical exam he wasgoing to take in a couple of days.I question him as to why he felt this way and he simply said I know I cant do it. after going through the steps of what would be required I said you have nothing to loose if you attempt the exam… >>>

I have many students who get stressed out when they are preparing for there final and practical exams which occur every six weeks.Even some of our top students at times seem to panic with the stress and pressure that is self inflicted. By guiding the students repeatedly practicing there exam they seem much more at ease. there is still some pressure to do well because of the weight the exam has on there overall grade point average but the time alotted reduces the stress. Most of our students do very well and even those not at the top of the… >>>

I try to make my classroom inviorment as comfortable as possible while still having controp.The course i am teaching has many variables. alot of symbols are required so I give daily quizes. Each quiz is designed as a building block to learn by repitition.By doing this it does not overwhelm the students and cause them to panic and feel it is to much to grasp all at once.The students seem to really like this method, it keeps them involved and studying. By the end of a term all the symbols have been mastered and there is no pressure. I have… >>>