I got 19/28 on my first try with the maths, but the mental arithmetic part is brutal, I don't think I've ever been able to do math that quickly in my head.
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I got 19/28 on my first try with the maths, but the mental arithmetic part is brutal, I don't think I've ever been able to do math that quickly in my head.
Yes it is nasty, you can use paper though to jot down the numbers, I didn't know that the first time.
If anybody else wants to join in the fun, :shocked: here are the tests:
http://www.tda.gov.uk/skillstestsonl...nt_engine.html
Oh ya I should have done that, there were a couple times that I just missed a number and couldn't answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
That would have knocked up your score a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by OrphanPip
I'm too old for the maths. I could do all that 15 years ago, but I'm getting on for 33 now - still I passed though!!
I'm just bad at multiplication in my head, I can do fractions and percentages, but multiplication is trickier.
Edit: I got 35/48 on the English test, I bombed the punctuation part.
Congratulations! You'll be free for a beach party in St Tropez then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Yes I'm getting scores around that but some of the punctuation is subjective in places I feel. Also there are genuine mistakes/website errors later on in the English ones which makes it harder to score for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by OrphanPip
:lol:Yes yes Paris and Rome are sooo last week. The beach party in St Tropez is just the thing, could do with a little tan anyway, might as well take advantage of the free-vintage-champagne-exclusive beach party as well. Meet you there 'round five. Organic BBQ for 6/6.30.Quote:
Originally Posted by kasie
Back in the other universe, beat Mrs Neely on the practice maths test...:)?:sosp:??:rolleyes:???:mad:...
I hate assignments!! If only we could study and learn but not have so many of these to write! This one is very difficult; don't know how to begin.
First day of college tomorrow, this should be interesting.
What are you studying, Big D?
What you doing at the moment?Quote:
Originally Posted by Veho
That assignment was for U211 (Exploring the English Language). I've just sent it off, but it was the most difficult one I've had to do with the OU so far. Thank goodness it's done though, lol. Do you not get a great sense of achievement when you've sent them off? I'm doing A210 along side it as well. Got a Romantic poetry comparison coming up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Are your modules going okay? What are your plans?
Got the exact same score as Mrs Neely on the last English, 33, damn!
My last ever uni modules start next week - 12 weeks and then I will have got my degree, finally. Seven years of part-time study! Let me tell you now, I am going to get so drunk on the final day, so drunk and will collect my BA like it is a crown of glory brought by the gods of Belgian beer and wild dance.
Alternative Neely is taking a short walking trip in the Lake District and drinking a lot of freshly prepared coffee in cute little coffee shops. He is also taking delight in browsing niche second-hand bookshops and leisurely sipping real ales by the fireside of quiet pubs. It is nearly spring there.
I bet you're eagerly anticipating that! I'm rather jealous. Are you going to do a Masters? I think I'll be tempted to, once I've got my degree. You might get withdrawal symptoms...Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Maths, English Writing, Religion - Philosophy, Sports Science and Athelete Development.Quote:
Originally Posted by kasie
I'm happy with all my subjects, should be a good year.
Is that 'Things that have been written in English' or 'Things I write in English?' Either way it seems to me you will have your work cut out - Good Luck!
I know just the place - see you there. Last time I was in the Lake District, the daffodils were out, beside the lake, beneath the trees - really - and there was this chap wandering about on his own muttering 'What rhymes with "cloud"?' - no, not really....Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
If I can get financial aide, I'm thinking of returning to college to get my A.A. I'm only nine credits away from getting it, though six credits are math.:sick: Not my best subject, math. :nonod:
I went to vocational school because I was convinced that college was robbing me of my life precious. I thought vocational school would give me more applicable experience that could help me get a job. I got a certificate for medical coding. Unfortunately, employers want certified medical coders (I got a certifcate of completion--but there are certification tests to take). Many are asking for A.A.s too.
So, I've decided to put off job hunting and focus on my studies. I need my certification. I want to learn Spanish, since being bilingual is now almost a requirement. I'm thinking of changing my liberal arts degree to Accounting. Health INformation Management is more complimentary to coding, but I'm worried that an allergy to TB screens may keep me from getting most coding jobs. If I can't find a doctor that will sign off on me, I will never get a job in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency. So I'm thinking of Accounting. It is a nice extra skill with coding, and it may not hurt to have a back-up career. :/
I know so many doing A210 at the moment and my facebook page is full of people cursing two poets in particular. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Veho
I've an assignment due for A150 (voices and Texts) on Thurs. Got to write a poem. Was fun.
On another note though.... I PASSED A180!!!!! WOOT!
Congratulations, Niamh.
Which two poets?
Congrats!!! How chuffed are you!! :banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Writing a poem for an assignment does sound fun! Are you planning on doing the creative writing module?
Wordsworth and Blake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kasie
I haven't started it yet but I'm sure I'll be cursing by the end of the night, lol.
Delighted! It was by far the toughest assignment i've had to do so far. Two months worth of research. Didnt think i'd do so well! got 78% so definitely relieved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veho
Sure am! Possibly in Sept/ Oct. You?Quote:
Writing a poem for an assignment does sound fun! Are you planning on doing the creative writing module?
I know a few people who have been working on it for over a week and are still cursing it. :(Quote:
Wordsworth and Blake.
I haven't started it yet but I'm sure I'll be cursing by the end of the night, lol.
I'm interested in it, but don't know if I can fit it in. I'll have to see... You'll have to let me know what you think of it when you start!Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Sent my assignment off eventually, but I'm not happy with it really; could have done with a longer word limit. Onwards and upwards though.
I finally got mine off too.
Have you joined in the Uni face off on Facebook?
Nah, but only because I don't have Facebook! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Have you got your result yet? I haven't...
Nope. No sign yet but its still early days. I just hope my poem gets a good reaction!Quote:
Originally Posted by Veho
Feuw! Another TMA result, and stress lifted! 71% for TMA02 for A150!
Just got TMA01 for A174 in two weeks time! :sick:
Is school over yet? :(
No. :( I'm waiting for one assignment to come back and have one due on thursday. :(
I don't know if I should carry on with this degree if the best I can achieve in Lit. is 60%. I wasn't aiming for mediocrity.
Keep going, Veho - you'll regret it all your life if you fall by the wayside at this stage. Take a refreshing break - if you can - and start again with renewed determination. Ask for a review of your paper with a sympathetic tutor, if that's possible, he/she may be able to help you improve your exam technique. The very best of luck with the rest of your course.
Thank you, Kasie. Sometimes we need a good bit of positive advice - and you're right, I really would regret giving up now.Quote:
Originally Posted by kasie
I am not doing very well this year gradewise... I got two Ds :-/ But I am still enjoying the course material and feel that I am learning a lot... So, even though the grades do not indicate it, I think it is not a waste of time.
Keep going, Veho! :)
I guess grades aren't the most important thing really, as long as it's enjoyable and new things are being learned (which seems to be true for both of us). Good luck to you for the rest of your course!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
You all are so lucky. I'm so envious of you.
Glad you are enjoying the content at least, you course-crazy person, you - Will Ds get you a Pass? Hope so - good luck with the rest of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
I went back to Welsh classes this morning, having not so much as opened the book since before I went away in March.... However, I thought I would get ahead of the game by preparing a few answers to the FAQ at the beginning of each term - so I went in with a prepared reply to What did you do last weekend? Did you go away in the holiday? and Did you watch the Royal Wedding? And sure enough, the tutor started with me - Did you go anywhere over Easter? He told the class that 'a lot of work' had gone into the preparation of my account of the trip to New York - little did he know of my last minute panic over breakfast!!
Jeez its been a while! The last couple of months have been college stress stress stress. I'm never juggling two courses again. I could sleep for a decade!
However college is now over for the summer! Hurrah!! I'm free to waste hours of my days on litnet again! :cheers2:
Got TMA03 back from A150- Voices and Texts 64% disappointing but I couldn't stand Hard Times so I think it affected my grade. Oh well! Exam done and dusted for the course. Just have to wait for the result now! :S
Got TMA02 back from A174- Start Writing Fiction 73%. Could have done way better if I had the time to properly re-edit it and redraft it. Oh well!
Starting A215- Creative Writing in Oct. My first level 2 course.
The encouragement in this thread has been great and really kept me going, especially from you Scher!
I managed to get some better grades later on and submitted my final assignment mid September. Will find out how I did in December.Quote:
Originally Posted by kasie
And now, after four years, I do not have anything to study for at the moment. Decided to take a break till February as the last course I took was very heavy.
How is everyone else doing? Who is studying/taking courses this term?
It looks like I'll be starting graduate school in February. I'm a little nervous. My under grad stuff was pretty consuming and I'm working full time now.
Good luck, MotherH! Been doing the same since last year and it is not an easy ride but even more rewarding for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by motherhubbard
Passed my course from last year and started a new one in February... Been informed by my tutor that I am supposed to dedicate at least 12 hours a week to my studies :goof: Considering that that is the amount of time I usually spare just before the assignments, wondering how it will turn out this term.
I got accepted to grad school but I haven't confirmed the offer yet, I'm still procrastinating over whether I want to do it.