My First Test

I tend to forget that this blog is about my experiences in my environmental class, here at UNC. So, I had my first test in this class last week. Since I’m still a freshman in my first semester, tests still freak me out. Luckily, the midterm for this class didn’t seem too bad. It wasn’t nearly as bad as the chemistry test I took on Tuesday. I also liked the format of the midterm because it had three essay questions. It’s easier to write about the things you do know about rather than taking a multiple choice test and having to guess on the questions. This class is all about grasping certain concepts rather than specific facts. Students are more likely to remember what they learned in a class if they understand the broad concepts. For example, I will probably forget what a valence electron is once I finish with my chemistry class but I am confident that I won’t forget the impacts of Suburbia on our environment.