Test Results

Just thought I’d update everyone on the test results.  You can find your individual grade on the student or parent portal.  Here was the breakdown:

A: X

B: XXXXXXXX

C: XXXXX

D: XXXXX

F: XXXXXX

As you can see, the mode grade was a B and the median was a C.  There were 10 A’s and B’s, and 11 D’s and F’s.  This is approximately the distribution one would naturally expect, and in fact many college professors automatically ‘curve’ their grades to fit a distribution similar to this one. 

That said, I would have liked to have seen more A’s.  This distribution also approximately matches the number of hands that went up when I asked who had studied, “Not at all,” “A Little,” “Medium,” and “A Lot.”  Let’s chalk it up to this being the first exam and you guys getting used to the format, but remember that the tests won’t be getting any easier.  If you want your grade to improve, you will have to put in the effort.

I will allow students to retake this test and average their two grades together.  Retakes must be completed by the end of the week in my office during lunch.  I will not be in school on Tuesday and I have a lunch meeting on Wednesday, so be advised that your only options are today, Thursday or Friday.  Please make your arrangements accordingly.

Best Regards,

Mr. Weiss