Abstract Algebra Test: Can I Still Make an A?

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The discussion centers around a student's frustration after scoring an 85 on an Abstract Algebra test, feeling that stress hindered their performance and believing they could have achieved a higher score. They express concern about how this score might impact their chances of earning an A in the course, especially with more tests ahead. Other participants suggest checking the course syllabus for grade calculation details, which typically include a breakdown of midterm and homework contributions to the final grade. The conversation also includes light-hearted mathematical humor, referencing the imaginary part of the score to emphasize the playful nature of the discussion. Overall, the focus remains on the student's anxiety about their grade and the implications for their overall performance in the course.
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Hi guys,

I was just wondering, i had a test in Abstract Algebra, and i got a 85, which roughly means a B, and i am really pissed off at myself, because if i only had been less stressful during the test i could have easily gotten a score above 90...because not more than 1 hour or sth after the test, i was able to figure out my mistakes. We are going to have two or three more tests before the final exam, so how badly will this affect my chances for eventually making an A in the course?

thnx.
 
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Doesn't your course syllabus tell you how the final grade will be calculated?
 
I think it says sth like this: 20% each midterm, 10% homework assignments, and the rest the final. I guess we have 3 mid-terms.
 
I assume you're a math major if you're taking Abstract Algebra. I think you can figure out exactly what you need.
 
alligatorman said:
I assume you're a math major if you're taking Abstract Algebra. I think you can figure out exactly what you need.

Well, yeah, i got it!
 
sutupidmath said:
I was just wondering, i had a test in Abstract Algebra, and i got a 85, which roughly means a B, and i am really pissed off at myself, because if i only had been less stressful during the test i could have easily gotten a score above 90...

So your grade was 85+90i. The real part of your score was 85, and the imaginary part was 90.
 
alligatorman said:
I assume you're a math major if you're taking Abstract Algebra. I think you can figure out exactly what you need.

Now, you KNOW mathematicians can't do arithmetic! We get into mathematics so we can use "x"s and "y"s instead of all those complicated numbers!
 
Vanadium 50 said:
So your grade was 85+90i. The real part of your score was 85, and the imaginary part was 90.


85+93i

Just to be more precise...lol...!
 

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