I'm not sure about you, but I never ended up taking my metrics assessments. First of all, when I originally attempted it there was a password issue. So instead I tried the practice test with a buddy. Oh boy, what a joke, I think maybe we got two right. Actually, my buddy got them right. We never laughed so hard. Every one knows that to find out the distance from point A to point B when you take a detour to point C is to call Triple AAA and get a Trip-Tik..
Then of course I panicked. There is no way I can take this test and pass. Plus I wanted to take the blogging course which was at the same time as the metrics lab. If I fail the assessment test I would not be able to take my elective. Do I skip the metric course, take it and the lab when the next group of OL students come through. The dilemma! So I called the CPS office, and they told me to go ahead and sign up for blogging and metrics course. They were offering the lab more for the students who felt they needed it. For me that was good news. I could take my elective and keep on the required course track.
Now, the question is do I need to take that darn metrics assessment. Quite frankly, What questions on the assessment have to do with scorecards? If I don't take it or don't pass, later on down the road as I'm traveling from point A to point B is someone going to throw me into point C. And not allow me to graduate because I did not take an assessment or replace it with the lab? So best thing to do, is take the dilemma to CPS.
To make a long story short here is the scoop from Professor C. Harrison:
"The assessments for the 2 labs (OL 610L and OL 620L) have been eliminated. These two labs are elective courses; therefore the decision to whether or not to enroll is up to the student."
Problem solved, I do not need to take the lab assessment! You must admit the CPS program does evaluate courses and requirements on a frequent basis and makes appropriate changes as needed. Talk about good process measuements.
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