アーカイブ:Exams

That’s Incredible.

{ 3月 14, 2009 @ 11:33 pm } · { Exams, Insights, Realizations, School, The Author's Memo, UST }
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Today was our last day of classes for the 2nd semester.

Or the last day of classes for my 1st year.

Yes, it officially ended TODAY.

At Math time, we were not doing anything. This was one of the subjects I kind of felt I was failing, but I did not think so that much. But of course I have doubts, then suddenly the teacher announced, “To those who will pass their notebooks and have a complete lecture, I’ll give you an additional of 30points to add to your failed quizzes. But I’ll give a deduction of 5 points for every topic not on your notes.”

Now we’re talking. That is what I was waiting. I badly needed the additional points so I won’t get a 5.00 (failing mark) or 3.00 (which is 75%; no way). And there, I still have a huge chance to get 2.5 or more. :]

At Physics time, we weren’t doing anything also. But we have to pass our index cards where we have to put down the records of our quizzes, hws, sws, class participation, etc. I hate to say it but I have 2 failed quizzes, 1 failed major exam, and 2 failed seat works. This is where I thought I really had no chance. As in NO FAT CHANCE TO PASS. Surprisingly, when the 3rd quiz arrived and I computed my grade, I so freakin’ passed my prelim grade, so all I have to worry about is to get better on my Final Exam. But my grade on the Prelim period was only 3.00 (75%), and of course since I wouldn’t want that. The teacher then told us that she lowered the passing rate to 45% (!!!) so as to lessen the number of failing students (thankfully I’m not one of them~). We were all so happy, us who thought we were tagilid.

And so this makes me pass Math and Physics. All I have to do to pass surely is to study for my Final Exam. To compensate for the failed quizzes.

And then there goes my Finals in Physics Lab. Okay, I’ll say this is the easiest subject of all since all we do is to experiment, but I swear I am still anxious on passing this. It’s because 1) I failed my Prelim (because I forgot which is theoretical and experimental, but if I just didn’t doubt on my answers and didn’t exchange my theoretical answer for experimental answer, I will surely get 70+/100.) 2) I TOTALLY DIED ON OUR FINAL EXAM!!! because I was slacking off, taking the subject for granted, thinking it was of no use.

But dude, if I was to take this subject this summer, I do not get the sense. It is only a 1.00 unit subject, meaning if I failed this I have to pay only a thousand to take the summer classes. But what I am thinking is that why do I even have to retake it when I fully understood the application, it’s just that I don’t want to compute? Well I like to compute since that is my job on our group, but damn I don’t do it well on exams. Even though they say this is where they’ll know your performance and your understanding, I think it’s unnecessary. I have a lot of block mates who almost perfect their exams because of cheats and kodigo.

Oh well, there are a lot of good news that came to me this week. We defended our paper so well that the teacher told us that she clearly saw our effort to do and pass and defend the research and that she loved the way we answered (well that was our assumption and understanding). And then Clarence told me that Sir Alex of ICS2 was planning to lower the passing rate to 50% but it was still not sure (still I think it’s good news since I failed all my quizzes and prelim exam on this subject). Then I am getting good results in English and we’re doing well in our paper. Then the Math thing. Then the Physics thing.

Because of this, I totally believe God hears me. Since this week, I started praying every night, thanking Him for everything He did and telling Him that I will just follow His will no matter what. And I think those mentioned above are some of the results. I need to be persistent to continue my success. :D

The revenge of Jude-ass.

{ 9月 20, 2008 @ 9:56 pm } · { Exams, Sudden Outburst, The Author's Memo, UST }
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We had this friggin’ online exam in our theo subject, and we expected it to be easy, but our ever-witty and intelligent professor put some instructions like, “No Backtracking” and “Random Arrangement of Questions per Computer”, we found it boring to take the exam.

It turned out to be that.

I have my notes for reference, but then the questions are from another topic, “Exodus”, and wherever I scan my notebook or flip their pages, I don’t have “EXODUS” Chapter written in there. So I based purely on my knowledge. Then I had hard time, and thanks to Cyrolle, he suggested a wise way to answer: Search it in the net.

I was like, Oh yeah, why not? But I know most parts here aren’t available over the net. Cyrolle finished first, and he got 10/20. Clarence finished second, and got 12/20. I finished last and got 10/20. Damn it.

Marie on the other hand didn’t know that backtracking isn’t allowed, so she only answered 2 items. I feel sorry for her. Fifi got 8, Aivan got 10, and Rich also got 10. The highest scorer so far is Ilynne, 18/20, next that I know of is Ponch and Janmar, 16/20, then Janette, 14/20.

is this revenge? or it’s just that we didn’t study?

or BOTH?

xoxo,

~janii

U.P.C.A.T.

{ 8月 5, 2007 @ 6:47 pm } · { Conferences, Exams, Realizations, The Author's Memo }
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Yesterday was like a Judgment Day. The students of public and private schools nationwide took the UPCAT to challenge how far they can go and succeed this exam on the University of the Philippines. UP is one of the top state universities in the Philippines, and their entrance exam was harder than hard, faster than fast!

I woke up like 6.15 am and I prepared myself. It was like a 2 hour ride from home to UP, and while in the bus, train, and jeep, me and my best friend continue reviewing for the test.

Okay. CUT.

We arrived in U.P. Diliman at 10.15am, 3 hours before the exam will start. We decided to proceed to our respective buildings. Take a look on how far our building was from each other:

Map - UP Diliman

We’re on the opposite corners of UP! Hahaha!! We separated from Vinzon’s Hall [f.k.a. Palma Hall] and I rode a trike going to my building, coz my feet really hurt already! While I was in the trike, I saw the scenes that I didn’t knew UP has. Everywhere have tall grasses growing. I remembered the paths easily. The place was beautiful in the morning, because it seems like you’re in a province, not a city.

When we arrived on the fields of the Math building, I stared at the two girls sitting on the ramp, reading a review book. I came down the trike and approached them.

“Excuse me po. Hello po! Math building din po ba kayo?”

“Oo. *smile*”

“Pwede po bang sumama sa inyo?”

“Oh sure!”

“Thanks!

And there I met my first new friends in U.P.. They are Tech and Marian. My first impression on them was they are sophisticated young brats. But I knew already that I was wrong. I joined them, and I introduced myself. They welcomed me so eagerly and I was really happy that morning; my anxiety about the UPCAT was a little gone.

After knowing them came the guys who were, I wouldn’t deny, handsome. They’re both wearing black, the 1st guy was Marian’s cousin, and the other one, my instincts were right, her boyfriend. They’re cute together!

We talked and talked, introduced ourselves to other people… Watashi ya anata ga nado imasu. All of the people I knew were so friendly and great, though not really for the Hangeuk saram. XP

At about 12.00nn, we lined up in front of the Math Bldg. It was so hot that afternoon, but thankfully Tech’s driver lend us an umbrella. And by that umbrella, we met Jesse and Lemmy– the 2 guys from La Salle Greenhills. They’re awfully funny, and Jesse became our alalay for a while, and he carried the umbrella and covered us girls for a while.

But that while wasn’t just a moment! It was like 3 hours, and we just stood there! We hated the mother’s who were like rallying their way inside the building. I wanted to scream because CAN’T THEY SEE IT’S EFFIN’ HOT AND THEY’RE SHOUTING LIKE MAD!!! They didn’t dare think of the students. TT^TT

Well, whatever. I met a new friend on the line, and she was a Chinese girl named Katrina. I saw her staring at me so I grinned at her, and there, we are already friends!! At last, by 1.00, we are already being led inside, but unfortunately, Tech was left outside! Waahh!! I waited for like 5 minutes, including the 2 guys, and there, she was allowed to join our line.

We wanted to stay on the underground room since it’s the only one that has an aircon.

And our wish was granted! Hahaha!! 40 students inside the Underground room!

The test was effin’ hard. Well if we really had a lot of time to think, we might’ve been sure of our answers and finished it. But no. The test permit told us the test will last for like 6 hours [12.30-6.30] but we ended 5.40. Aww..

We felt that we don’t have the chance to pass. But I told them don’t quit easily. Who knows?

Well, whether we pass or not, we’ll always pass the test on friendship. ^_^ FOREVER.

.::JaNiCa::.