We are respectfully requesting a grading curve for the Anatomy & Physiology exams due to significant changes made this semester. Exams were shifted from online to in-person because of prior cheating concerns, and as a result, the difficulty level was substantially increased to NCLEX-style questions. While we understand and support academic integrity, the sudden increase in exam difficulty goes beyond the scope of an introductory A&P course and has led to unusually low exam averages despite consistent studying and attendance. A curve would help fairly reflect student understanding of the material while accounting for the abrupt changes in exam format and rigor.
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Fall 700 chairs vs 300 for Spring….nice business. Is legal not to show what the student fail in lecture exam but yes in lab?
This class is unnecessarily difficult and the lectures are too dense to complete within the designated lecture period.
This class is so hard and no matter how much you study for it is still hard. This class is based on exam only which I think it would be helpful if we have homework that can help with the grades, but at this point of the semester I think a curve will help a lot of students. I think a cure will be hopeful and appropriate it.
The assessments are substantially more difficult than the instructional material and are structured in a way that exceeds the scope and level of the course, with grading criteria is fundamentally unfair!
There were too many inconviences such as TAs losing lab exams and students having to retake them, the professor going 45 minutes over lecture time to teach content beyond A and P curriculum, etc. This a reminder that this class is only worth about 4 credits yet it demands for things beyond what it’s worth. Students have other classes they are taking alongside this class and it’s not fair that this course is taking up way more time then 4 credit class should take.
Adaptation should play out on both sides!
Let student succeed!!!!
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We are respectfully requesting a grading curve for the Anatomy & Physiology exams due to significant changes made this semester. Exams were shifted from online to in-person because of prior cheating concerns, and as a result, the difficulty level was substantially increased to NCLEX-style questions. While we understand and support academic integrity, the sudden increase in exam difficulty goes beyond the scope of an introductory A&P course and has led to unusually low exam averages despite consistent studying and attendance. A curve would help fairly reflect student understanding of the material while accounting for the abrupt changes in exam format and rigor.
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Reached 100 supporters
December 16, 2025
13 Comments
Not being able to backtrack during an exam is ridiculous. Especially with only 60 min for 60 questions
Fall 700 chairs vs 300 for Spring….nice business. Is legal not to show what the student fail in lecture exam but yes in lab?
This class is unnecessarily difficult and the lectures are too dense to complete within the designated lecture period.
This class is so hard and no matter how much you study for it is still hard. This class is based on exam only which I think it would be helpful if we have homework that can help with the grades, but at this point of the semester I think a curve will help a lot of students. I think a cure will be hopeful and appropriate it.
The assessments are substantially more difficult than the instructional material and are structured in a way that exceeds the scope and level of the course, with grading criteria is fundamentally unfair!
There were too many inconviences such as TAs losing lab exams and students having to retake them, the professor going 45 minutes over lecture time to teach content beyond A and P curriculum, etc. This a reminder that this class is only worth about 4 credits yet it demands for things beyond what it’s worth. Students have other classes they are taking alongside this class and it’s not fair that this course is taking up way more time then 4 credit class should take.
Adaptation should play out on both sides!
Let student succeed!!!!
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Not being able to backtrack during an exam is ridiculous. Especially with only 60 min for 60 questions