Two and a half weeks ago we had the Science Midterm, and I, unknowingly took the midterm without knowing I had strep, and did not go to school the next day because of it.
Not only this, but I was going to take a chapter test three weeks ago, but given I was sick I ended up taking it two weeks later than expected, and completely forgot everything ( I was stupid, my teacher was like, right after the day I came back from having a strep for a second time, ‘So you will take it after school?’ and I said yes given he is kinda scary and I was still out of it)
I learned my grade just today, a 73 for both of the tests.
What do I do? I mean the midterm was a while ago, regardless if I heard my score today.
You shouldn’t have taken it in the first place when you hadn’t reviewed for the test. I’m kind of confused, why does it matter that you took the midterm without knowing you had strep? Would that affect your performance on it given you felt fine? Please clarify and I can help.
Sorry for not being clear @apandia, I was feeling bad while taking the test, but did not know I had strep. Then the next day I missed school to see if I had strep. I did not miss school the day of the exam because I always hear that missing a day of school screws you up for a week or more, which I regret.
Thanks for the clarification! If you felt bad, you should have asked to have been excused, but that is in the past so don’t worry about it anymore. Because you took the exam, I presume you can’t take the same one again, so try to plead to your teacher if he could adjust your grade or simply let you take another exam. For proof, cite your strep and get a doctor’s/parent’s note (doctor would be more empirical) to back your case.
Regarding the second test that you forgot all the information about, I think that is on you. Your teacher asked if you could take it and you could have delayed a day and reviewed; however, don’t worry too much if that test didn’t have a lot of weight, you have a semester to redeem yourself, and depending on the type of student you are, a B could be fine. If you are an A student, just work as hard as possible this semester and get your grade up. Also, you could try to ask for a retake, but I would not expect a yes unless your teacher is nice.
Either way, try to appeal to your teachers and never give up. I started out with a bad AP Bio test grade last semester (75) and got it up to a 96 by December. Good luck man!