FabSwingers.com forum: I’ve gone back to college.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

*true story.

I’m currently resitting my english GCSE.

I didn’t do well, in fact off I said I got an F at age 16, this might explain a few things with my texting/spelling/grammar etc.

I was found to have dyslexia after my moc exams, ( a little too late teach! )

Anyway, there is a point to this thread …

I got a question thrown at me during an assessment a few days ago.

What is a compound sentence? Do you know?

I read a paragraph and was asked to highlight THE COMPOUND SENTENCE.

I didn’t know they existed, haha.

How do you think you would fair with todays exams?

And do you judge those who aren’t very good with putting letters in the right order?

Any other mature student?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

It’s one that covers more than one subject

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bloody good for you

Er, I've probably written many a compound sentence without know what the fruit tingle they are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good on you

But I wouldn’t have a clue and I’m glad that kind of education/quals are not necessary in my job

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Oh, I missed the other questions - sorry.

I’d still do well at English but maths….that is quite another story sadly

I can’t even remember my times tables now and multiplying fractions…? Say what?!

I’d certainly never judge anyone on their diction/spelling etc.

Nor their handwriting. You should see mine….sweet Jesus! It’s much like a dying spider dragging itself across the page.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Nice one, Woody. One of used to teach functional skills and GCSE English to mature students, so we know the challenges many students face. If you need any advice, just reach out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done Woody, it's never too late! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best wishes OP in your exams.

...for sure, we never stop to learn.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I learnt so much during the homeschooling days of 2020, well done you!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh, I missed the other questions - sorry.

I’d still do well at English but maths….that is quite another story sadly

I can’t even remember my times tables now and multiplying fractions…? Say what?!

I’d certainly never judge anyone on their diction/spelling etc.

Nor their handwriting. You should see mine….sweet Jesus! It’s much like a dying spider dragging itself across the page.

I can relate. But the opposite with maths and English. (My maths is good)

And my handwriting?

let’s just say, I write as as quick as I type on my phone, but the auto correct and opportunity to edit isn’t there.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Good for you, Woody (that sounds way more patronising than I mean it to)! Many years ago I did a job trying to encourage people to go back and do exactly what you're doing...not everyone suits the exams sat at 16.

I would know a compound sentence, and I use them quite a lot!

I'd probably fair quite well at the English exams now, but I'm one of those annoying people who can cram quite well for a test. Not Maths though. I literally stole a 'B' way back when and I'll stick with it!

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Aint got a clue, like you diagnosed with dyslexia after mocks

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

"Aint got a clue, like you diagnosed with dyslexia after mocks"

Amazing that you've back never to late, and dyslexia is no barrier kudos to you woody

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"….Many years ago I did a job trying to encourage people to go back and do exactly what you're doing...not everyone suits the exams sat at 16.

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that’s what I said! I was t ready, not even close.

"I would know a compound sentence, and I use them quite a lot!

^ very good

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Good for you OP.

I was never taught grammar at school so I think/know I would perform poorly on a modern child’s English test if I had to explicitly explain all the terms - I just don’t know them. My GCSEs never asked me those questions and they were never needed for any other qualification either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A two part sentence joined by a conjunction.

Woody went back to college but he was determined to get a better grade.

The conjunction but has to be followed correctly to give two independent sentences joined by the conjunction I.e. but followed by he in this instance.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good for you OP.

Imagine applying for something and they asked for English and maths equivalent of C and above. ..

that’s what’s happened.

But your right, both my kids new what they were because that’s how they were taught.

It’s a bit like ‘are you smarter than a ten year old?

And I found I wasn’t.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A two part sentence joined by a conjunction.

Woody went back to college but he was determined to get a better grade.

The conjunction but has to be followed correctly to give two independent sentences joined by the conjunction I.e. but followed by he in this instance. "

Damn!!! Someone knows their stuff!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good for you man!

I admire anyone who studies in their spare time as well as dealing with ever other hurdle life throws in the way.

I tried it many years ago and just don't have the focus/tenacity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A two part sentence joined by a conjunction.

Woody went back to college but he was determined to get a better grade.

The conjunction but has to be followed correctly to give two independent sentences joined by the conjunction I.e. but followed by he in this instance.

Damn!!! Someone knows their stuff!!!

I’m terrible at maths though.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"Good for you OP.

Imagine applying for something and they asked for English and maths equivalent of C and above. ..

that’s what’s happened.

But your right, both my kids new what they were because that’s how they were taught.

It’s a bit like ‘are you smarter than a ten year old?

And I found I wasn’t.

I was “lucky” in that grammar just wasn’t on the curriculum back then. I have good grades but what I learnt is not what a 10 year now learns.

These “smarter” than 10 year old tests are a red herring - just ask them to use an old rotary phone and see how they do then

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I only ever been back to college in my dreams I swear iv been back like a dozen times

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

That's amazing woody, I redid my English & Maths in my late 20's and finally got my degree in my 30's I love seeing people going back to learning, I was too rebellious at school to achieve anything.

I can't help with the compound sentence I had to Google but this one made the most sense to me.

"A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so) and a comma or by a semicolon alone. Example: The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure"

Good luck with it all.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fabulous news well done. I was stumped with all the kids homework even from their primary school so I wouldn't stand a chance with what gets taught now. Will you get some help/adjustments for the exams etc with your dyslexia. Hope all goes well xx

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

Really pleased for you! Well done for going back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's amazing woody, I redid my English & Maths in my late 20's and finally got my degree in my 30's I love seeing people going back to learning, I was too rebellious at school to achieve anything.

I …..

Mrs "

Well done Mrs

this is what I was hoping to read.

It inspires me that it can be done and not just because I’ve been forced to go to school, more that we wanted to.

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