I just realized that teachers can monitor our screens during exams!
During my AP Literature mock exam on Saturday, I ended up spending about 9 minutes on just one question. I promise I wasn’t cheating—I just have ADHD and needed to reread it a few times to make sure I understood.
What would you like to do or learn in English class? As a relatively young high school English teacher, I try to stay in tune with what my students want, but I often find myself facing complaints. For example, last week I showed a movie without any accompanying questions, and students still said they were […]
10th Grade Course Plan I’m planning to major in computer science and would like some thoughts on my course selections: Math: AP Calculus AB Science: Honors Chemistry English: Honors American Literature Social Studies: AP U.S. History (APUSH) Language: Honors Spanish II I also have mandatory classes for Religion and PE, which are part of my […]
UPenn’s student newspaper has launched a new college admissions newsletter! Hi everyone! As a board member of The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania’s student newspaper, I’m excited to share that we’ve introduced Peek@Penn, a complimentary newsletter aimed at assisting high school students with the college admissions journey. This newsletter covers more than just Penn; it […]
It’s definitely tough when you have to navigate exam pressure along with ADHD. It’s great that you’re aware of your learning style and the time you need to process the questions. Remember, teachers understand that everyone has different ways of tackling tests, and it’s okay to take the time you need to really think things through. Just stay focused and trust your abilities—you got this!