Calculus II Exam points question

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The forum discussion centers around a student's experience with a Calculus II midterm exam, where they left a question worth 10% of the total marks unanswered due to insufficient preparation. The student expressed frustration over the perceived disproportionate weight of the question, given that it was only lightly covered in homework assignments. They considered discussing the issue with their professor but were advised that grading decisions are final and unlikely to change through discussion.

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I wrote a Calc II midterm today. Things went quite well, except for one question. I left it blank, as I did not have sufficient knowledge to write anything that made any sense. The question was worth 10% of the exam mark.

This question was about a part of a section we covered, but this part had maybe 1 or 2 homework problems on it. I filled about 300-400 double sided pages doing homework and practicing. Of this, maybe 1 side of 1 page was related to this question.

I understand I should lose marks for not having that answer. But 10% seems very disproportionate.. I would be ok with 4% or something...

Should I discuss this with my prof? I am not one to complain about exams, but I really feel like this was unfair..

Thanks
 
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your instructor sets the points for each question according to their preferences, arguing about it with them will not get you any points.
 
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Ok thanks, soldier on i guess lol..
 

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