A binder was flushed down the toilet, wreaking havoc on the sewage system. That was a few weeks ago. As a result, we got a long break from school, having off from Thursday to Monday, plus a half day on Tuesday. It was pretty awesome!
Redefining Failure: What Does It Mean to “Fail” a Quiz or Test? When reflecting on academic assessments, the term “failed” often carries a negative connotation, leaving many of us to wonder about the grade that comes to mind when we use this term. Is it a score of 60% or lower, or perhaps something even […]
My Senior Year Isn’t Going Well Honestly, all my classes are frustrating, and there’s only one teacher who actually knows how to teach. It’s not that the material is hard—it’s just tedious and annoying. Take my Spanish teacher, for example. He’s an old-school instructor from Colombia who constantly compares everything to how great it is […]
Why do teachers always seem to do this? [RANT] It’s so frustrating when teachers hype something up only to give you a disappointing grade. I recently wrapped up an English assignment that I’m genuinely proud of. The task was to describe a place using vivid vignettes, but the challenge is that this can often lead […]
Wow, that sounds like quite an event! It’s crazy how one person’s decision can cause so much disruption. At least you got an unexpected break from school! What did you end up doing with all that time off?