tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post3332585045962165917..comments2023-12-24T08:35:08.509-05:00Comments on Pissed Off: ReflectionsPissedoffteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-84441837348660508582009-07-06T21:57:53.794-04:002009-07-06T21:57:53.794-04:00Colleges care about class rank, SATs and high grad...Colleges care about class rank, SATs and high grades in the area of interest. A future artist or writer or lawyer really doesn't need to struggle with trig or advanced algebra.<br /><br />Your strategy was correct; give them the opportunity. Check the IA Regents grades of those who failed, I'll bet 2/3 were less than 70. Even though I feel the geometry test was in the fair to easy category, it still required more math thinking than IA to pass.mathman42noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-18351180001993830872009-07-06T13:02:50.360-04:002009-07-06T13:02:50.360-04:00I think you go for the 62 out of 64 and play the h...I think you go for the 62 out of 64 and play the hand you're dealt (teach the ones you're given). I do believe we are kindred spirits (your Larry looks like my cat). I do know that once someone becomes my student, they are mine and I will push/pull/drag them to pass my class.<br /><br />And you hope that the majority of your classes are filled with students who want to ace it! vbgRicochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594506449363717006noreply@blogger.com