Other Notes

• Impact On Grades:  As we near the end of the year, it becomes more difficult for students to improve their grades.  The reason stems from all the previous work, quizzes, and tests that have already been assigned and assessed.  It is not impossible to improve marks though, but doing so will require a sustained effort that lasts through the final weeks.  One should not rely on a week's worth of intensity to overcome weeks of past underperformances.

• Monday Make-Up:  Some students were not present on Friday.  They will need to make up their test on Monday, or the first day of their return should they be absent again.  A reminder that absences should be excused in order to make it up.

• Can A Student Retake Friday's Test?  There will be no formal retake offered for the test.  However, the material will be covered prominently on the final.  Students who score better on that final exam material can see their test percentage improve up to 80%.  The class as a group will review in May as the final approaches.  In the meantime, students are free to reexamine the material at their own pace.  All assignments and previous quizzes are available to peruse.

• Friday Quiz:  As is the norm, a quiz will be given on Friday, April 17.  It is open notes.