Recording-2025-03-10T22:33:07.936Z

Grading Clarifications

• Full Credit, Partial Credit, Zero Credit:

  • Partial credit is worth 10 points instead of the original 6 due to discussions with Dr. Miri.

  • If you received a 10, it reflects that you got partial credit and isn’t a mistake.

Assignments Feedback

• Quality of Work:

  • Many students submitted excellent work, but some included fabricated information (e.g., fake addresses, fictional organizations).

  • Minor issues like the lack of a return address or signatures were not heavily penalized.

• Misidentification Issues:

  • Points were docked for incorrect identification of officials (e.g., mayors). Ensure accuracy when citing individuals.

Quiz Three Updates

• Canvas Correction:

  • Soon there will be a category for Quiz Three corrections in Canvas regarding grading mistakes.

• Content Discussion:

  • Clarified the question on if college increases income for all races, marking it as false. Race moderates the relationship between education and income.

  • All students will receive credit for this question to account for the grading error.

Study Techniques & Test-Taking Skills

• Common Issues Identified:

  • Students tend to study for recall instead of comprehension and application.

  • Example Question Discussion:

    • The group "oppressed yet invisible" illustrated how reasoning could lead to the correct answer without complete knowledge of the material.

  • Students should foster a broader understanding of course scope rather than comparatives with other classes.

• Educational Disparities:

  • Focused discussion on the educational disparities among racial groups being persistent yet showing signs of improvement.

  • Racial disparities in education observed within the context that they may exist but are not worsening overall.

Important Reminder for Study Habits

• Effective Studying Techniques:

  • Move away from rote memorization; aim to grasp fundamental concepts.

  • Engage with end-of-chapter questions as they often align closely with quizzes.

  • Collaborate with peers to share understanding and teach each other.

• Recency vs. Primacy in Studying:

  • Suggestion to study beginning with the most recent material to benefit from recall effects.

Final Examination Preparation

• Finals Overview:

  • The final exam will include material covered cumulatively, spanning from all quizzes and lectures.

  • Anticipate a mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions, likely with close likeness to previous quizzes.

• Material Scope:

  • All required readings could appear on the final exam. Specific focus should be placed on material highlighted in class discussions.

Health and Well-Being Reminder

• Self Care:

  • Stress during finals tends to increase illness and fatigue; encourage healthy habits leading up to exams.

  • Prioritize rest and nutrition to maintain performance on final assessments.

Course Feedback & Improvements

• Course Evaluations:

  • Students are encouraged to provide constructive feedback during course evaluations to improve learning environments and experiences.

• Utilization of Office Hours:

  • Office hours are available for students needing clarification on materials or help with study strategies.

Final Reminders

• Planning for Final Exams:

  • Assess your understanding of the material before finals; identify areas of weakness and seek help as necessary.

  • Avoid mental fatigue by not cramming last minute; plan a balanced approach to studying.