Stats class is winding down. I wish I could say I'm disappointed, but honestly I can't say that. That feeling is in no way a reflection on the teaching--the poor instructor didn't have much to work with in my case. Everything I thought I was beginning to understand is becoming a big muddled mess now that I'm trying to put it together for the last two projects. The more I look at it and try to make sense of it the more confused I get. Way too many charts and functions for me to grasp. Luckily, the world needs English and social studies teachers too:-) As for the statistical portion of my action research...I think I will be selling plasma so I can afford to pay someone else to figure that all out. Seriously, I have no idea how I will be able to apply this later, when I don't fully understand it now.
The stress of a new school year beginning, waiting for approval on action research was enough, but then the added bonus of benchmarks and final "activities" pretty much did me in. I've never been a good test taker and I'm not fooled by the terminology--they are tests! Thankfully I've kept my notes organized and they've been a great help (this is awesome). In the future maybe stats could be scheduled closer to the point when researchers have the actual data and farther from the start of a school year (I always enjoy a little time in my ideal little fantasy world). I know I'd have experienced less anxiety attacks, sleepless nights and bouts with the hives.
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