Tabbi Coffman 26: Reflections

Tabbi Coffman 26: Reflections

When I went in for the AP test I didn't feel worried I felt done. Done with AP test and done with this year. This doesn't mean that I didn't try my best on the test, but it definitely means I'm glad it's over. As happy as I am about being done with AP tests I am still sad to be leaving your class.

Most days in your class were low key and relaxing. Not to say that your class was not challenging because at times it was for me, but I never felt that this class was going to destroy all happiness in my life. Concerning whether or not I felt prepared for the test, I felt very prepared. The multiple choice felt easy because I annotated the passages instead of just reading and I remember the types of questions that you went over. Especially the questions that concerned note-notes. All I could think was “ahaha I know how to answer you, you tricky little shit!” So for that whole section I felt confident, but now comes the part where I give creative criticism. For the multiple choice I think something helpful for next year would be to talk about the types of passages. I noticed a pattern with the types (which has already left my brain for the most part) the first passage would usually be a serious piece, one would be about pop culture, one would have the footnotes etc. I think a good way to help with the multiple choice would be to explain how to read each type so you could answer the mc questions more effectively.

For the writing section, I was scared. I was worried that since I was in fourth period that I never got the full effect of sitting down and writing an essay straight. During the test though I realized this didn't effect me at all. Also the essays felt a little bit easier on the test than they did in class. Practice makes perfect, I guess.

Now for the most awkward part of this blog post, my thoughts in you as a teacher. I liked you as a teacher. Like I said before your class was never something that made me want to quit life, which is a compliment. Especially considering that you were able to teach everything you needed for our success. I wish all teachers could teach everything without being down our throats. So keep up the good work. I had fun in your class and at lunch in your room and I felt prepared for the test. Gold stars for Logsdon.

A reflection of myself in the class, I don't think I was a particularly good student. I know I wasn't. It wasn't personal and it wasn't a reflection of how I am as a student overall. I have no excuses or explanations for you (or Mrs. Jaquith) other than I'm sorry. If I could go back I would make sure to actually get the reminds, and do all of my blog posts on time, and upload all of my essays in time. I feel like my grade really suffered because of my lack of motivation to do what I was supposed to do. I want you to know that it had nothing to do with you or your teaching, it was me.

Overall I loved your class and I can definitely see myself popping into your class senior year :)