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Honestly I received the grade I expected on the test because I only used the study guide to study for the test and only a few questions came from that. Mrs. Warren teaching methods are not what I am use to and even though she does say some of the things that are on the test in her lectures I still dont always fully understand them which makes me somewhat confused in the class. Some individuals have the ability to only listen to a professor talk and receive all the information needed. Even though I am not satisfied with my score I know what to expect next time and not to just look over the study guide but use my book and other resources as well.

We took a test on last class meeting. When the test was completed, students was allowed to leave. I felt good about the test and hope for great results.

Yeah -- I was not overly excited about my score, but I have no one to blame but myself. I just didn't prepare properly for the test -- things going on in my life personally that made it difficult, but I'll just need to buckle down next time. I've had worse scores in my life and pulled through in classes, so I'm going to try not to let this one bother me too much.....

I have to say that I am somewhat tolerant of my exam score. Considering what I expected the exam to be, I am exited about my score. I was frightened to death coming into that exam because I didn't think I had a clue. It was relatively easy and, now that I have some clue of the format, I expect to make a better grade on the next exam. Please do not think that I am not happy with this one, I just like to leave an exam with more assurance about whether or not I did a good job on it.

I thought the test was easy. I did make a good grade but I could have done better. I felt if I had focused more on my notes from the lecture and the study guide I could have received the grade I actually wanted. Anyways, better luck next time!

I didn't know we were being graded for posting comments in the blog. Is it just extra credit or actually a grade?

I did better than I thought I did. Like many of you, I too made more of it than what it was. I'm going to relax and study more for the next test.

I am not happy with my test score. I hope to do better on the next two test. The next time that I test I plan write out questions that were on the test versus just studying for vocabulary only. I think that the test were not difficult, just did not have the right concept in mind.

I'm actually happy with my test score. Mentally, I made the test bigger than it actually was. The study guide and especially the handout was what saved me. I'll just have to relax and cover all the material in the study guide and the next test will be a breeze like this test.

Wow. I am really going to have to study more for the next two exams. I am very dissapointed in myself. I didnt fail but, i barely passed.

Hi everyone, hope everyone have good night. Sadly I did not take the test, because of the family emergency. I was wondering how was the test that you all took last night?

I will post blogging grades by the weekend.

I hope I did okay on last night's exam. The exam turned out to be not as intimidating as I thought. Most of the questions pertained to the material Mrs. Warren covered in class and on the handout.

I don't know if anyone else feels this way but; Is there a way to stop getting these blogs sent to our mail everytime someone posts something. I sometimes delete other class work because I just click on it wihout paying attention because I think it is another blog without looking.

I enjoyed class last week trying to wrap up for the test on next tuesday. Good luck to each of you. Wish me luck as well. I am prepared for this.

Hi everyone,

Im glad to see on the syllabus that we are reviewing the first part of class. That will give us an opportunity to bring up some things on the study guide that weren't discussed in class. Im interested to see how her tests are written, guess we will all find out soon enough! Good luick to you all!
Ramey

Hey Everyone,

Hope studying is going well...

Just wondering if we are to just gather the info from the study guide that was not covered through lecture from the text?
Sorry if Stella spoke on this in the last half of the last class, I had to leave on break.

Thanks for any help!

Hi everyone I was wondering if we will be using scantrons for the test tomorrow?

Im Kenyada and I am trying to find out when the group will be meeting about the group project & what still needs to be done. Please let me know as soon as u can.

Hi,

My name is Valencia and I am in the Chinese american group. I missed the meeting in the library today can someone please inform me on what I need to do.

Thank you

E-mail: vlindsey@memphis.edu

is not living up to the expectations I had hoped for when registering. I expected this class to be an avenue to discuss, question and engage one another about the very rich topic of race, ethnicity and class. It can be tricky to navigate. However, in a "safe" environment it's one that can be a catalyst for an extremely rewarding learning opportunity.

I get the sense that Dr. Warren is only interested in sharing her views (perspective) on this topic but not actively engaging/challenging us to consider it from different lenses. That disappoints me. It's very interesting that Dr. Warren openly dismisses differing viewpoints or challenges to her statements.

I understand that Dr. Warren wants this class to see that its class not "race" that divides us. However, dismissing it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist or isn't relevant. I agree with a number of her statements and there some that I don't. It would be nice to have an opportunity to engage in conversation about it. Regardless of whether or not I agree or disagree. That's what higher education affords us, right?

At the end of the day, its important that we understand that what Dr. Warren presents to us in class each week is her perspective of the topic. It is NOT the end all be all of the race, class or ethnicity.

....and if I have to hear her mention how much closer she is to her "African-American" friends than she is to her own sisters... I may scream!

I know we got off point several times last night, but it was so interesting listening to everyone's views. I think it is really starting to click with everyone. I just wish that so many more people here in Memphis could take Ms. Warren's class before she retires. She has so much to offer and I think she could really pull the communities of Memphis together if given half a chance. I can't wait to see what next week will bring! :) Terri

Last night class was really amazing. I really enjoyed it because I never had an interesting class as the one we have right now. I gain so much information, that I never knew before thanks to Dr. Warren. Also I enjoyed the comments of my classmates. Our class is like little world that we traying to develop with our own hands, so it is really amazing to see how people unite and understand each other in this class

Hearing all the information that we received tonight was soooo enlightening! Not only do I enjoy Mrs. Warren, but I enjoy all the comments from my classmates. This is such an interesting group that no matter how exhausted I feel, I would never trade the classroom experience for an on-line class. I do want to get thru the study guide so we may have to make a class effort to stay focused.

Hi everyone I was not able to make it class tonight and I was just wondering if it is at all possible could someone please let me see there notes from tonight. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. my email lakrendav@yahoo.com thanks

I must say class tonight was an real eye-opener. I really am starting to see the views of the world in a very different light. I was blown away by how she was able to discuss how the world is seen as "class" and not race at this day and age. Class was very interesting. Now I still have a few comcerns about the test, such as what should we actually study but I will just go over notes and read the book. I have to make sure I'm as prepared as I can be for the test.

Good evening to all my classmates,

I just wanted to inform all that my sister-n-law passed this morning @ 3:30 am. She will no longer continue to suffer and be in pain because of this terrible cancer illness. I am so glad the Lord called her home because it was so sad watching her suffer.

Thanks,

Rachel McDonald

I was wondering that we should read the chapters for the exam, becuase she told us it will be on the exam. What about the notes she gave us in the class time do you think that we have to study both of the materials to prepare for the exam?

I am so sorry that I had to miss class. My sister-n-law have been dealing with breast cancer since January of last year. She took a turn for the worst and was moved to Baptist Trinity Home Care & Hospice in Collierville. We can only take it one day at a time and try to prepare for what is yet to come. Can somebody please let me know what I missed and send me the notes. I also need to know what I need to do for my group project. I will do my best not to miss any more classes. Thanks a lot.
Rachel

We talked a little about the exam and we got in our groups for the project. I'm excited about the group project in looking for information pertaining to my question. My group and I are getting things together so we can get the ball to rolling on finishing strong.

I am kind of nervous about our 1st exam coming up. She is a great teacher who brakes down the material and makes it interesting to learn new thoughts and ways of putting things, but trying to read the chapters as well I really don't know what to expect to see on the exam.