Classroom Closing Remarks and Final Exam Preparation
Anecdotal Observations on Crutches and Physical Safety
- Experience with Crutches: The lecturer polls the class to see who has had to use crutches, asking if those students can attest to the experience being "horrible."
- Safety and Injury Prevention:
* There is an inquiry regarding tips to avoid further injury while using crutches.
* The speaker expresses a personal fear of "wiping out even worse" due to the instability of crutches.
* There is a specific mention of whether anyone has sustained injuries to their arms while using them.
Classroom Policies and Interaction
- Technology and Note-Taking Policy:
* Students are instructed that if one person is logging on for their team, there should still be no cell phone or computer usage by the rest of the team members.
* The designated protocol is for one person per team to take notes, with the expectation that those notes will be shared with the entire team.
- End-of-Semester Acknowledgments:
* The instructor expresses gratitude toward the students for their consistent effort throughout the semester.
* The class met on "two days and Thursdays" (likely referring to a Tuesday/Thursday schedule).
* The instructor notes that while many students may not have taken the class initially "on purpose," they were a bright and hardworking group.
* Future Contact:
* Students are invited to stop by the instructor's office after the semester concludes.
* The instructor offers to write letters of recommendation for students who believe they would qualify for one.
Final Exam Logistics and Mathematical Breakdown
- Exam Schedule:
* The final exam is scheduled for Friday.
* The time of the exam is noted as being "almost nine" (referenced as 9:00).
- Point Value and Composition:
* The final exam is worth a total of 200 points.
* The structure is not a simple compilation of every question from every previous test.
* The instructor clarifies that the sum of previous test questions and new material determines the scope: 71+60+61+new questions.
* Specific emphasis is placed on Chapters 21 and 22, which account for approximately 30 to 40 questions on the exam.
- Content Selection Criteria:
* The instructor does not include questions on topics mentioned only in isolation.
* Exam questions focus on material that was stated "repetitively" throughout the course.
Questions & Discussion
- Student Question: "So you said that the test is 200?"
* Response: Yes, the test is worth 200 points.
- Student Question: "But if you add everything, it's more?"
* Response: The instructor clarifies that the total is actually less if you add up the specific components (71+60+61) plus the new material, suggesting a subset or specific weighting.
- Student Question/Class Meme: "Can you sue?"
* Response: The instructor confirms the answer is "as always, Yes."
- Student Question: "Will you win?"
* Response: The instructor confirms that the answer regarding winning the suit is included in the reviewed material. It is noted that this information is located "in here at the here" (referring to the current physical location or exam booklet).