Blog 26- Chelsea Southworth

I think this was a very solid class; I definitely feel like I got a 4 or a 5 on the AP test (unless I really screwed something up). The best thing we did this year was practice. By doing so many multiple choice and essay questions, I knew what was coming on the real test. The multiple choice, specifically, helped bolster my confidence in my potential score. And with essays, really all you can do for practice is write them. It sometimes felt tedious, but was ultimately beneficial. The only problem I saw with the essays was grading. While I know it's difficult when you have so many students, I would've appreciated more teacher feedback on the essays. I also would've liked to see some accountability with the peer commentary; I felt like I was detailed and helpful with what I gave, but much of what I received was useless or, occasionally, nonexistent. There wasn't much motivation for me to continue commenting legitimately when only a handful of other students were doing so (that's not to say people weren't trying, but "good analysis" and "change this wording" aren't too constructive).