As the title says, I got an F on the first bio quiz (Biology freshman year). I’ve never done this poorly on any test, quiz, or homework assignment and it really is shocking to log on and see such a bad grade. Luckily, this is only the beginning of the semester, but is it possible to raise my grade to an A? I plan on retaking the quiz, where the highest score I can get is a 70. In addition, I have an exam on Friday that I have already started preparing for, does anyone have any advice?
Whether you can get an A in the class depends on the relative weight/value of this assignment in terms of other assignments. In a class that has dozens of assignments, a single F or C on a quiz may not have a huge impact. Sometimes my kids will have a 10 point quiz in a class that will eventually have 1000 points. In another class a 10 point quiz out of 100 points available will have a greater impact.
What was the topic? Why didn’t you understand it? Crash Course Biology is really helpful, and it’s always nice to hear someone explain a subject in a different way from your teacher. One quiz probably won’t ruin your grade if you work hard the rest of the semester. I took biology last year, so let me know if you need any help. Good luck!
No, an F on your quiz will not ruin your chances of getting an A in the class. However, you do need to start changing your study habits so this doesn’t repeat. Talk to your teacher to make sure you are grasping the concept correctly. The link that bopper shared is a good resource as well. Make sure to take detailed notes and ask the teacher any questions that you have!!
@hsstudent13 The topic was DNA structure, protein synthesis, and DNA replication. I looked up the videos from Crash Course Biology and they seem very informative, I will definitely use it to study for the upcoming quiz. Thanks for your help!
The question I would ask is “Did you think you’d do well?”
There is one approach for when you are struggling with the material (talk to teacher, find on line explanations, get a tutor, etc) to ensure you learn the material.
If you thought you knew the material, you need to figure out how to do self-assessments prior to the quiz or test. I admit to having done exams confidently - and wrong! - because I hadn’t made sure I was doing all the work right. In that case, doing some problems or online quizzes can be a good way to figure out if you’re really mastering the material or just making mistakes again and again!