School comes with a lot of exams. There are regular class exams, state exams, and of course the semester exams to assess what we have learned. Every school term we have midterms that occur mid-way through the term.
Last term’s midterms were from Nov. 13-22. This term, midterms are from Mar. 18-29. As midterms start to approach, students start to get anxious. Some feel overwhelmed because they have to study and also do homework for other subjects, while some feel relaxed because their teachers are understanding and know their students are already stressed out.
With midterms coming up and students beginning to study, we asked students how they felt about midterm week.
“I feel like midterms shos the school how kids are doing in that subject to see how kids are learning information,” Hana, a 10th grader at Cardozo, said. “And, to see if the teacher is doing a good job helping students understand.”
Aidan, a 12th grader said, “I don’t see the point of having midterms.” The senior said it just causes stress and anxiety. “Some people are in advanced classes and have to study for those classes and on top of that, have to do homework too,” he continued. “So having a test that messes up your school schedule can get a lot of kids mad.”
“This is going to be the second time I take midterms and I honestly don’t think it’s that bad,” said Alex, a 9th grader at Cardozo. “If you study, you can get a good grade. It’s like if you had a test or quiz. If you don’t study you won’t do well but if you do study you will pass.”
However, Rachel, an 11th grader, revealed, “Midterms aren’t necessary. I feel like it’s a waste of time.”
“We really don’t need them,” she said.
With the midterm week coming up, we hope you are studying and doing things that will help you pass your exams. Whether you agree or disagree with some of these opinions, you still should try your best and if you need extra help, there is tutoring after school.
You can check the school’s website to see the days you can stay and get tutoring support from each class department.
