What's the latest in people's lives?

[Captain Picard's Hair]

Ug, I've been sick as a dog for days. I don't mind being mildly ill much, especially if I can enjoy not being at work....but when your so sick you stand up and the room spins.........no, I'll pass. Thanks anyway.

Ugh, that sucks. Having spent last summer feeling like shit because of high blood sugar (as the meds stopped working and eventually insulin therapy fixed me in a hurry) I can relate. Get better - that's an order... um, sir!

OT, but why are dogs "sick" and horses "healthy?" There are no intrinsic qualities about either animal to back up either label.

[Mark]

I'm on the mend. Came back to work today, mostly because my boss begged last night.

[Reliant121]

It's the middle of exam season. So far, I think I've done very well in all the ones I've taken. However, I have two triple science resits to do (Chemistry and Physics). I am awful at science...especially chemistry.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

good luck, Reliant.

[Reliant121]

Well, that didn't go great. I was put through for foundation level this resit (maximum you can get is a C for that paper) just so I can try and solidify my current pass to make absolutely sure I do get the C i'm meant to in Chem3. I can do a lot of the experimental stuff and some of the equations, but this paper dealt almost entirely with what different acids do, and what colours certain solutions go; stuff that I did years ago and have since gone past and forgotten.


Graham, you might know this one (I believe you are a science teacher...if not, please excuse me ). I am under the impression that the exam board take into account your highest mark for that paper, yeah? Does that still stand if I did Higher tier first time round and Foundation tier second time round?

[Griffin]

I am under the impression that the exam board take into account your highest mark for that paper, yeah? Does that still stand if I did Higher tier first time round and Foundation tier second time round?

The first part is certanily true, and I beleive it still applies regardless of which tier it is the second time around.

[Graham Kennedy]

I couldn't say, offhand. I would think so.

[Reliant121]

Thanks anyway. I'll bother the head of department tomorrow about it.

[Sonic Glitch]

Well, that didn't go great. I was put through for foundation level this resit (maximum you can get is a C for that paper) just so I can try and solidify my current pass to make absolutely sure I do get the C i'm meant to in Chem3. I can do a lot of the experimental stuff and some of the equations, but this paper dealt almost entirely with what different acids do, and what colours certain solutions go; stuff that I did years ago and have since gone past and forgotten.


Graham, you might know this one (I believe you are a science teacher...if not, please excuse me ). I am under the impression that the exam board take into account your highest mark for that paper, yeah? Does that still stand if I did Higher tier first time round and Foundation tier second time round?

I wish I could say that made any sense to me.

[Mikey]

Either:
a) he's doing placement exams/assignments, and wants to know if he can use either the better of his prior or current marks - like if you take the SAT more than once, you can use the best score you get,or;
b) he' having roast duck for dinner.

[Reliant121]

The former with a twist. I know I can use former results, but I technically did a different paper (Foundation tier is easier, max C grade; Higher Tier is harder, goes up to A*). I want to make sure that since I did higher first time and foundation second time, it doesn't invalidate my earlier result which I imagine will be better.

[Mikey]

Ah. I wrote a lot of my college papers while I was higher, too.

[Sonic Glitch]

Ah. I wrote a lot of my college papers while I was higher, too.

Philosophy major?

[Mikey]

Er... yeah, OK.

[Griffin]

Well, I'm now 3/4 of the way through my current batch of AS-level exams, and now I have a much needed week of "breathing room" until my final one.

I have, however, come down with a cold.