This semester my most challenging class is physiology. I was really excited for this class at the beginning of the year and I still am really enjoying it, but dang is it hard. I think what is so difficult about it is that everything is on a microscopic and chemical level and my brain functions more on the big picture cause and effect level. I have been doing well with class participation and I feel like when Dr. Fleet is lecturing I understand, but when I come to taking a test, the end results have not been so great. I think some of this might be because of my study techniques. Usually, my method works for other classes but it has not been for this class. My typical study technique is to look at my notes and review alongside a textbook. This did not work too great for the first test so the second test I tried to review my notes and fill in a study guided, I also increased my amount of time I study for this test and increased when I started studying for it. This test grade was lower than my first one. The way I have been coping with this class is by talking with Dr. Fleet and identifying strengths and weaknesses before I take the test. I also look over what went wrong after the test. I have another study method that I am going to try for our last test coming up. After we finish a chapter in class I will read my text book and my notes over again and work on the study guided as we cover it in class. Then after we finish the chapter I will go in and meet with Dr. Fleet to make sure I am understanding things the way I will need for the test. There is another project in the class that I know is going to help my grade a lot so I am not super worried. However, in order to get the grade I really want in this class, I am going to have to do better on our final test. I am hopeful that my new strategy will be beneficial.
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