Facing a quiz almost every single class session is annoying. Noticing my stress, my husband made the remark that I’m studying to pass a test, rather than studying to learn what I’m doing. That made me stop and think.
In class, I write down every word and figure on the board as the instructor puts it down, knowing that this is an example of what he/she is teaching. In the meantime, as I’m still copying from the board, the explanation given is missed because I’m still scribbling. Hubby may be right; I’m missing the understanding of the concept even though I have it all down in writing.
Without understanding the concept fully, although it makes perfect sense in the classroom setting, going to do the homework or studying for that inevitable quiz is that much harder for me.
Maybe, even after all these years, I haven’t learned the knack of learning.
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Frankly, I think I studied “to pass the test” most of the way through college. Especially in class that didn’t interest me, or that I knew I wouldn’t be using in my post-college life. Which was most of them, I guess.
You’re too hard on yourself. Sometimes the “experience” needs to be overlooked when work has to be done. You’ve done just fine, Sue. You hardly need validation from the rest of us.
right there with Neha!
easy… you’ll get there just fine!