I had an engineering professor in freshman year give exams expecting the class average to be 50% of the available points, and just graded on a curve based on how many standard deviations we were from the mean. So a 50 was generally good enough for a B. It was not a statistics class, but I think I learned more about statistics from that class than any other.
I’m just tired of constantly struggling. I wish there was some way to tell if I’m capable of doing engineering, you know? Let me know if I’m wasting my time or not.
Dude, I did really well in grade school despite all the issues caused by my shitty parents. I went out on my own and went to college and watched my grades go to shit. I quit smoking weed and saw my grades improve immensely. I finished college with mostly A’s and B’s.
Some people can go to class and smoke weed 24/7, but I’m willing to bet that most can’t. I definitely can’t, it makes me way too lazy. Think about your habits. As long as you read the material you’re given you should be able to pass with a decent grade without trying to hard.
Oh, I meant, like, on the whole. This class might just be a speed bump on the path, but I don’t know if there won’t be something insurmountable next time around.
Sure, and the professor should know that. They can figure out what you’re struggling with and help you decide if you just need TA time or something else.
I had an engineering professor in freshman year give exams expecting the class average to be 50% of the available points, and just graded on a curve based on how many standard deviations we were from the mean. So a 50 was generally good enough for a B. It was not a statistics class, but I think I learned more about statistics from that class than any other.
I’m just tired of constantly struggling. I wish there was some way to tell if I’m capable of doing engineering, you know? Let me know if I’m wasting my time or not.
Dude, I did really well in grade school despite all the issues caused by my shitty parents. I went out on my own and went to college and watched my grades go to shit. I quit smoking weed and saw my grades improve immensely. I finished college with mostly A’s and B’s.
Some people can go to class and smoke weed 24/7, but I’m willing to bet that most can’t. I definitely can’t, it makes me way too lazy. Think about your habits. As long as you read the material you’re given you should be able to pass with a decent grade without trying to hard.
Maybe talk to your professor then?
Oh, I meant, like, on the whole. This class might just be a speed bump on the path, but I don’t know if there won’t be something insurmountable next time around.
Sure, and the professor should know that. They can figure out what you’re struggling with and help you decide if you just need TA time or something else.