9B: A Midterm Reflection

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Midterms have snuck up on us quickly, and it's crazy to think the semester is half over! So now that we have all of our midterms out of the way and we have our grades, it is a perfect time to reflect on what the positives and negatives and/or what we could have done better and what we can work on for next semester so our grades will be better, if needed.

Overall, my midterm grades were average for me, because usually I get B's/C's when I take tests, and my grades in general. I believe that test taking isn't my strongest ability and I'd like to better my test taking skills so I could go up a letter grade next time. I know that my homework and participation are good, and it's only the test taking I need to work on. I believe that my successes have been completing all of my homework on time and always being in class and being an active listener, note taker and participator.

I think overall what I need to work on are my study skills, so then I could do better on tests. In order to achieve that goal, I want to go to the Study Skills Enrichment office when I am finding myself struggling or want some help in figuring out a good way that I can study. I have heard a lot of great and positive reviews about the study skills office, and will want to definitely give it a try, and see what the results will be on my grades and overall skills in general. I think if they can teach me a good way to study, so I can know exactly how to take my tests and better my knowledge of test taking, I can get better grades. Also, my worst midterm grade was in my math class, which is also my hardest class at the moment, so I think if I go to office hours with my teacher and get some help, I will be able to better my grade in math. If needed, I will want to get a tutor if I feel that I am really stuck and need a lot of help. Overall, my midterm grades were good, but I would love to see all of them go up a letter grade next semester, and I will make that a goal to achieve!