Wednesday randoms. Okay it's only Tuesday. But whatevers.

[asdfjkl]

Let the magic math begin.

"Dear Professor. I realize that I missed 20% of your lectures in a class where participation is 10% of the grade.  And I also failed to turn in one of the required assignments.  And I also didn't answer three of the six questions on the midterm (as in, did not put pen to paper).  Also, I didn't do a single extra credit assignment.  But I'm confused as to why I only got a C in your class.  Can you clarify?"  

NewOrleans  5thofjuly  @alltheteachers

[redheadbaker]

Isn't today Tuesday?

[NewOrleans]

[NewOrleans]

Dec 29, 2015 10:55:50 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Isn't today Tuesday?

Magic math.

[ijack]

H is stuck in Boston and might not arrive home until tomorrow and his parents decided to arrive at our house 2 days earlier than they planned and will be here this afternoon.

[laurenpetro]

Dec 29, 2015 10:48:38 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Let the magic math begin.

"Dear Professor. I realize that I missed 20% of your lectures in a class where participation is 10% of the grade.  And I also failed to turn in one of the required assignments.  And I also didn't answer three of the six questions on the midterm (as in, did not put pen to paper).  Also, I didn't do a single extra credit assignment.  But I'm confused as to why I only got a C in your class.  Can you clarify?"  

NewOrleans 5thofjuly  @alltheteachers

A C sounds extremely generous in that situation.

[asdfjkl]

Dec 29, 2015 10:55:50 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Isn't today Tuesday?

It's whatever day you want it to be.  Just like numbers have whatever value you want them to have.

[NewOrleans]

Dec 29, 2015 11:05:55 GMT -5 laurenpetro said:

Dec 29, 2015 10:48:38 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Let the magic math begin.

"Dear Professor. I realize that I missed 20% of your lectures in a class where participation is 10% of the grade.  And I also failed to turn in one of the required assignments.  And I also didn't answer three of the six questions on the midterm (as in, did not put pen to paper).  Also, I didn't do a single extra credit assignment.  But I'm confused as to why I only got a C in your class.  Can you clarify?"  

NewOrleans  5thofjuly  @alltheteachers

A C sounds extremely generous in that situation.

Yeah, that's the only math I don't understand! 100% - 10 participation = 90.  90- failing the midterm = at least another 10 off so 80.  Not doing an assignment = at least another 10.  We're already at a C-!!!! 

[pixy0stix]

I was totally going to go along with the "it's Wednesday" theory.

[KateAggie]

I am in the car, with my lovable, but extremely grumpy dad, my Mom, who is annoyed with my Dad, the two girls, and me, feeling queasy with the bonus of siatica pain, for the next 2 hours. Then we will meet up with DH, and drive 3 more hours back home. Pray for my sanity. Dad is already cussing at other drivers. We've been in the car for 10 minutes.

[omgzombies]

Dec 29, 2015 10:48:38 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Let the magic math begin.

"Dear Professor. I realize that I missed 20% of your lectures in a class where participation is 10% of the grade.  And I also failed to turn in one of the required assignments.  And I also didn't answer three of the six questions on the midterm (as in, did not put pen to paper).  Also, I didn't do a single extra credit assignment.  But I'm confused as to why I only got a C in your class.  Can you clarify?"  

NewOrleans  5thofjuly  @alltheteachers

Dear Student:  You are absolutely right, thank you for bringing this to my attention.  Your grade should most definitely have been a C-.  Thank you for your honesty.  It was very brave.

Sincerely,
Your Professor

[asdfjkl]

Dec 29, 2015 11:18:12 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:05:55 GMT -5 laurenpetro said:

A C sounds extremely generous in that situation.

Yeah, that's the only math I don't understand! 100% - 10 participation = 90.  90- failing the midterm = at least another 10 off so 80.  Not doing an assignment = at least another 10.  We're already at a C-!!!! 

I could break the math down further, but, you know, spreadsheets on posters + FERPA.  I don't want the actual student to be able to identify me.  But I have a totally type-A grading system (surprise, surprise).  The grade is absolutely a math-compliant grade.  I actually have changed the syllabus for next semester because as I was putting together final grades, I realized it was too easy to get an A just by showing up to class and handing in two extra credit assignments.  So, I made the extra credit more "contained" for next semester.  All of that is just to say, the C WAS a generous grade.  

[Deleted]

My car is in the shop again, fixing whatever was supposed to get fixed last week, and was fixed for a week and then is broken again.

I'm slightly depressed that we have no plans for NYE.

[omgzombies]

I'm trying to come up with dessert ideas for NYE, it'll just be H and I and one other couple. I'd love any suggestions. Right now I'm contemplating a chocolate souffle or chocolate mousse. Both could be topped with champagne soaked berries for extra yumminess.

[pretzel]

poof

[StrawberryBlondie]

I'm going to yoga and then I have a lunch date today. Even though the roads are shit, I'm totally excited.

[downtoearth]

I love those grade questions. I would have totally known why I got a C, I never asked a teacher for an extra bump in grades.  I even thanked a prof in grad school for his "generous B, because I earned a C" in the bar one night.   I also love that some child would email asking why they got a C and detail all the ish they didn't do. I would reply with a simple, "It looks like you fully understand what you didn't do to get a better than average grade. Good luck next semester."

[pixy0stix]

Tying in to not being able to cook. I need to figure out a meal plan and get to the store.

[Skyesthelimit1212]

My nephew was just accepted into the Embassy Guard and after his training he will be transferred overseas for 3 years. He's happy because he wants to feel like his Marine training was for something, the rest of us are like couldn't you stay in CA.

[downtoearth]

Dec 29, 2015 11:41:57 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Tying in to not being able to cook. I need to figure out a meal plan and get to the store.

Shrimp with bacon and cheese polenta... I am planning to make this or similar this weekend.

www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-with-bacon-cheese-polenta

[asdfjkl]

Dec 29, 2015 11:37:40 GMT -5 pretzel said:

It's the not coming to class thing that gets me.  Those are "free points."  Just show up.  

[pixy0stix]

Dec 29, 2015 11:46:46 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:41:57 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Tying in to not being able to cook. I need to figure out a meal plan and get to the store.

Shrimp with bacon and cheese polenta... I am planning to make this or similar this weekend.

www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-with-bacon-cheese-polenta

I'm allergic to shrimp. :/

[asdfjkl]

Dec 29, 2015 11:41:50 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

I love those grade questions. I would have totally known why I got a C, I never asked a teacher for an extra bump in grades.  I even thanked a prof in grad school for his "generous B, because I earned a C" in the bar one night.   I also love that some child would email asking why they got a C and detail all the ish they didn't do. I would reply with a simple, "It looks like you fully understand what you didn't do to get a better than average grade. Good luck next semester."

That is not verbatim her email.  I'm being sarcastic.  Her email was actually very polite and diplomatic.  But the simple answer is: participation; your final; lack of extra credit cushion.  The end.

[downtoearth]

Dec 29, 2015 11:47:19 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:46:46 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

Shrimp with bacon and cheese polenta... I am planning to make this or similar this weekend.

www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-with-bacon-cheese-polenta

I'm allergic to shrimp. :/

Crab, lobster, all the good shellfish are your enemy?!

[onomatopoeia]

I passed my immigration interview yesterday and got recommended for citizenship. I'm pretty pumped. I can vote now, ya'll!

I'm also realizing how incredibly fortunate I am that the whole process was (for me) fairly quick, straightforward, and affordable.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 29, 2015 11:19:25 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I was totally going to go along with the "it's Wednesday" theory.

I mean, I WANT it to be Wednesday.

[omgzombies]

Dec 29, 2015 11:52:27 GMT -5 onomatopoeia said:

I passed my immigration interview yesterday and got recommended for citizenship. I'm pretty pumped. I can vote now, ya'll!

I'm also realizing how incredibly fortunate I am that the whole process was (for me) fairly quick, straightforward, and affordable.

Woohoo!!!! Congrats!

[downtoearth]

Dec 29, 2015 11:49:11 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:41:50 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

I love those grade questions. I would have totally known why I got a C, I never asked a teacher for an extra bump in grades.  I even thanked a prof in grad school for his "generous B, because I earned a C" in the bar one night.   I also love that some child would email asking why they got a C and detail all the ish they didn't do. I would reply with a simple, "It looks like you fully understand what you didn't do to get a better than average grade. Good luck next semester."

That is not verbatim her email.  I'm being sarcastic.  Her email was actually very polite and diplomatic.  But the simple answer is: participation; your final; lack of extra credit cushion.  The end.

I thought you were being sarcastic, but I thought the student brought up some of these, like, "Dear Prof, I know I had to miss class X times, and wasn't able to finish the midterm completely due to X, Y, Z, but is a C really appropriate since I turned in everything except that one assignment."

[pixy0stix]

Dec 29, 2015 11:49:28 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:47:19 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I'm allergic to shrimp. :/

Crab, lobster, all the good shellfish are your enemy?!

Yes. I get the hives. All over.

[downtoearth]

Dec 29, 2015 12:03:46 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Dec 29, 2015 11:49:28 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

Crab, lobster, all the good shellfish are your enemy?!

Yes. I get the hives. All over.

And yet you are passionate about their habitat and the Oceans despite the fact that they give you hives.