the trick is being that flakeOriginally Posted by mrtr33
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the trick is being that flake
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Group projects have a purpose in fostering/developing teamwork and leadership. They also make it easier for the prof. to grade the class. Even with a two person group, they now have half the grading to do. It also raises the average grades in the class. I think they are a good tool when used properly. Excessive use can lead to frustrated acheivers feeling like they are carrying under-achievers on their backs, and a general cheapening of the earned grade.
"some people are like slinkies, they're not really good for anything but they can bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." –Unknown
"He did for bullshit what Stonehenge did for rocks." -Cecil Adams
Whipping Snappers!
When I was in engineering classes - EVERYTHING we did was a group project - homework, take home tests, projects, etc. It appeared to me to be a bunch of shell shocked rats clinging to a scrap of wood during a flood...
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In the last full semester! Only 6 classes to go! Still straight A's! One of those classes will roll into the first half of next semester. Graduation in May!
"some people are like slinkies, they're not really good for anything but they can bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." –Unknown
"He did for bullshit what Stonehenge did for rocks." -Cecil Adams
sittin' in the back room
Right on brother!! Congrats on the straight A's.
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Last class
Well, here I am in the last class (World Civ). I needed an elective and the choices were limited. I thought this would be interesting. Uggghhhh! Piles of homework! None of it is extrememly difficult, just tedious and time consuming. I'm typing 6-8 pages of mandatory notes this week over reading assignments and handouts, plus doing a presentation.
I think the biggest problem is that, being my last class, my motivation is a bit weak. I should graduate with a GPA of 3.92. Good enough work for a 40 year old student I guess. Gotta set the standard for the young punks you know!
"some people are like slinkies, they're not really good for anything but they can bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." –Unknown
"He did for bullshit what Stonehenge did for rocks." -Cecil Adams
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All done! Graduated with a 3.92GPA, so I got to wear the gold cords and got the little "Summa Cum Laude" gold ribbon on the diploma and all that good stuff. It was a busy weekend. They scheduled the community garage sale during the same weekend. Since I missed it last year, my basement clutter wouldn't allow me to miss it two years in a row. Murphy's law at work. I got to have a nice dinner with friends and family though. I did finally get a chance to smoke a cigar on Sunday. I'll find some time this week to properly relax with a Cohiba to celebrate.
Thanks for the support guys!
Now, on to the backed up home project list!
"some people are like slinkies, they're not really good for anything but they can bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." –Unknown
"He did for bullshit what Stonehenge did for rocks." -Cecil Adams
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