These are my reflections on the term tests. Happy reading! :)
Term 1 Results Reflection
When I got my test paper, I wasn't too optimistic about the marks I was about to see. I felt that I had not grasped several concepts which were tested properly, and feared that I had done badly. However, when I flipped the paper over to reveal my score, I heaved a sigh of relief. I had narrowly scraped an A1! (In fact I was perched right on the boundary!) Though I was fortunate enough to secure a decent grade in Term 1, I told myself that I must buckle up in my weak areas (particularly graph drawing) and hopefully in the next test do better than just a borderline A1. I told myself that I should revise the topics I am unsure about constantly and take the initiative to clear any doubts I may have on certain topics by asking my peers and teachers.
Term 2 Results Reflection
When the results for the Term 2 test came out, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I had done decently. However, looking through my paper, I realised that I had lost several marks due to careless mistakes. In order to prevent the unnecessary loss of marks, I should and will check my paper thoroughly (assuming that I have adequate time) after completing all the questions. In addition, I should revise on areas that I am still weak in so that I will not 'fall victim' to those type of questions.
Term 3 Results Reflection
I was filled with trepidation as I strode forward to receive my test paper. This was the moment of truth. I opened the test paper and saw the marks written there. A sense of profound disappointment filled me.
Alright, maybe that was an exaggeration, but it was true that I wasn't too satisfied with my results. An A1 had eluded me, but I do suppose that I should be glad not to do too badly.
Just like the previous 2 times, I flipped through the paper, checking out my mistakes. I experienced a sense of regret as I came across several errors I had made recklessly. If only I had done a little more revision, or re-checked the paper a bit more thoroughly...
But there's no use crying over split milk, I told myself. What's over is over. Now, my duty was to prepare myself for the imminent EOY exams. If I wanted to have any chance of doing well in the end of year papers, I must be pro-active in seeking out more knowledge (of course related to topics being tested) by asking peers and teachers. In addition, I should constantly look through previous papers as well as textbooks to minimise the chances of me committing similar mistakes again.
