Today we had our exam over Topic 3. It covered between the end of the Revolutionary War to the beginning of the Civil War. There was a lot of information covered in that time frame. Our professor said we could use notes to compare Thomas Jefferson Republican style about him to the Federalist style of Alexander Hamilton. Our test time was also moved from 11am to noon so we could have an extra hour of study time.
A couple of us gathered in the lobby about a half hour before class started and we started going over our notes together and asking each other questions about various topics. We noticed it was getting close to 11am but we decided to stay in the lobby to go over the notes. It was comfortable and quiet out in the lobby.
A few minutes after 11am another student came out to the lobby looking for us. She had great news. We are able to work in group to do the exam and that we can take our exam now. This was wonderful news. The class as a whole (or those who were there at 11) were discussing several different questions and how they came to their answers. It was a nice open discussion. We decided instead of talking across the room we slid the tables together so we were in a conference style of seating so we can see each other and talk out the questions.
Some people remembered questions from the study guide. Another person really studied the Native American part and knew it well. Another person studied the first packet and was knowledgeable about that part. It was a nice collective mixture of who knew what. I gave my imput on answers I knew too.
I think this worked out very well. I like working together in groups and getting to know others in class. We do not get much time for group discussions and this worked out nicely. I am looking forward to class tomorrow to go over the results of the exam.
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