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Monday May 10, 2021
Bryan is on an academic scholarship that requires him to maintain a certain grade point average. He’s had a rough term and needs to do well on his finals to pull the grades that will keep him on scholarship. Bryan is often tense regardless of exam schedules, but when he found out he would have three finals on the same day, he had a meltdown. First, he was angry that his schedule turned out this way, and he complained bitterly about it to anyone who would listen. Then he got into an argument with his roommate, who was listening to music while Bryan was trying to study.
The night before his exams, Bryan studied at the library all night. He skipped breakfast the next morning because he wanted get to the classroom early. The teacher passed out the test and Bryan began to read it. He felt absolute panic. All the typing on the page was running together, his vision was blurred, and he couldn’t remember anything. The longer he sat there, the worse it got.
Finally,
he decided to guess on the questions and get out of the room as fast as he
could. He was so upset that he skipped his next two finals as well. He spent
the rest of the day hiding out in his bed, wondering what he was going to do
and how he was going to tell his mother he flunked out of school.
1. 1. Explain two things that Bryan could have done to handle this situation better.
SaSarah: Bryan should have made time to study by using a to do list or an action plan. He also should have rested well the night before and eaten his breakfast.
2. 2. What was the cause of tension between Bryan and his roommate?
Russell: The tension was caused from his frustration of not studing and so the least of things annoyed Bryan.
3. 3. Should Bryan approach his teachers about what happened with his final exams? Outline two (2) ways that would be appropriate for him to do this.
Ben: Brayn inform his teachers in writing and arrange to speak with them face to face. He should explain what happened to and ask for help with managing his time and stress better.
Sherrine....RESPONDING TO SARAH'S COMMENT.... I agree with Sarah Bryan should have created a study schedule and an action plan, he could have gone further and try to find out if there were any study groups he could join which would have helped him to prepare. We have all been told that the night before a big exam to put all books away and to get rest he did the opposite and went to his exams not rested and hungry a recipe for disaster.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you agree?
DeleteMiss from the top section of the paragraph it said Bryan's term was not as good as he hoped . That should have been the push he needed to plan ahead and plan carefully . That is why I agree
DeleteSherroy Reece, i agree with what sarah said, Bryan should have analysed his schedule,responsibilities and tasks he needed to distinguish between the should and drop the tasks that wasn't necessary, he should have slept the night, because lack of sleep can also add to the stress level,he should have set a sleep schedule.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to what Russell stated, i totally agree because bryan roomate, was listening to music while he was trying to study and that made him exasperated.
Finally,ben stated that bryan could seek help from a teacher and explain the situation which i agree with also because sometimes just talking to an experienced adult can make a difference he could also put it in writing as what ben said,explaining in details the situation and even ask to speak with a guidance counsellor,this way he could get the help he needs thus reducing his stress level.
Ok. What if Russell always plays his music and Bryan normally enjoys it?
DeleteYes maybe he normally enjoys it but he is stressed and as a result he got into an argument because he was trying to study, he should react differently explaining that he was trying to study rather than arguing because that will not help the stressful situation, it will add to the stress level
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ReplyDeleteTamari:
ReplyDelete1. i am in agreement with Sarah...if Bryan had put in more time in studying and as suggested do a to-do list or action plan there wouldn't have to be much frustration.. Also having a good nights rest before an exam is good because it allows the brain to be at rest so as to perform its normal function. Also a good and healthy meal before helps the brain to functions at its best.
I agree with Russell.. Bryan had become flustered and so his roommate playing music just got him agitated plus time was running out on him with studying so he just snapped at any annoyance that was in existence. Its basically him taking out his frustration on someone else because he was not prepared adequately and had three finals on the same day.
I also agree with Ben as in Bryan's case dealing with stress especially when it comes on to school work the best way out is getting help on best study tips and how to have time management so he requesting face to face meetings with his teachers would help because there and then he could be better able to express his worries and get advice on how to cope.
What if Russell and Bryan always enjoy music together. How would He now know it would be an issue?
DeleteThe roommate would have known that the playing of music would have been an issue bcuz the study stated that Bryan had complained bitterly to anyone who would listen about the exam schedule.
DeleteIf something is bothering me how can you know unless I tell you?
DeleteWhay if Russell thought he was helping to relax Bryan?
Based on the information given Bryan would have complained bitterly to anyone who would listen, therefore it would be safe to say that his roommate would be someone he complained to. So he would have seen how affected Bryan was seeing he had a meltdown and was also tense regardless of exam schedules. The roommate should have shown more care in his choice of trying to relax Bryan if that was the case.
Deleteso now i dont agree with Russell's response
DeleteKadia
ReplyDeleteResponding to Sarah comment- An action plan would work best in Bryan situation. It would lay out the exams in a sensible order seeing that he has more than one which can be stressful. Rest is essential to our body and Bryan was lacking that prior to the exam day. It has an impact on him because his mind was not at ease. He was also hungry because he chose not to have breakfast before the exam.
How does hunger add to stress?
DeleteJuline Bailey
ReplyDelete1. I agree with Sarah if Bryan had made time to study or make a list he would have more time on his hands to rest well and eat his breakfast and be well prepared for his exam.
2. As it relates to Russell I agree reason being he was doing his studies last minute so the less little thing got him annoyed.
3.Ben told Bryan to inform the teacher and explain the difficulties he was having I agreed also because seeing that he had earned a scholarship he must have been doing good he just need some more assistance and guidance to get him right back on track and what better person to help him out but his teacher.
Why is eating breakfast helpful in managing stress?
DeleteCamille- *I agree with Sarah's response,if Bryan had been monitoring his Schedules/Timetables properly he would not have been in that position.He also has to set his priorities right from now as this kind of attitude could cause serious problems for him in the future.
ReplyDeleteFailure to plan and prepare can cause negative consequences for him now which will ultimately yield unwanted results later in his life.
*I don't necessarily agree with Russell's response, in that even if Bryan didn't have to study,the music could have been disturbing to any other roommate that Russell had. Nevertheless,it made it worse for Bryan who was already under stress and the music was disturbing him making it difficult for him to study.
*I do agree with Ben's first response,in that he should inform his teachers in writing and arrange to speak with them face to face. However,He (Bryan) is no longer in Elementary and should really practice managing his Schedules/Time better as he is getting ready for the real world,(work world).
1.Bryan should monitor his Schedule beter,set alarms on his phone with daily reminders and communicate with his classmates to keep in the know.
2.He should speak with his teachers,explain what happened and apologize for not being on his "A" game and kindly ask them to grant him a time to sit these exams.
Lovely. I like how you supported your responses with facts.
DeleteLatoya Samuels:
ReplyDeleteThe response given by Sarah to question 1 is correct because those are some effective stress management strategy.
The response given by Russell to question 2 is incorrect because that was not the cause of the tension between both parties. The cause of the tension was because his roommate was listening music while he was trying to study.
The response given to question 3 by Ben is correct. I believe that it is the best thing to do, provided that it is the education. It is also important seek help in managing stress before it is too late.
The fact that he was probably hunger was because he lost his appetite which is a sign of stress.
ReplyDelete1. I do agree that Bryan should have had a to do list. That way he would have had been able to prioritise better and spend less time doing unimportant tasks. In addition to that, he should have had proper rest as that would have helped to reduce his stress levels.
ReplyDelete2. What Russell stated could have been true because probably his roommate always played music and Bryan never had a problem with it. This night, however, because Bryan was nervous about his impending exams that he was not prepared for, he got extremely flustered and frustrated over the smallest inconvenience to him.
3. Ben suggested that Bryan should meet with his teachers in person and explain what had transpired. Whilst I do agree with this, I believe that he should see a therapist as soon as it would be possible, before his teachers even. That way he could get professional counselling and be in the right frame of mind so that when he does go to his teachers to explain the situation he won't have a complete meltdown.
Tashna Wilson
DeleteMargaret Agree with Ben. Everything has already happened time to fix it.
ReplyDeleteBryan should inform his teachers the overwhelming ferlinc tgat he is having,motge depending on hi im to do well. He has to reach a high GPA.Je sjpukd ask cor help, he is hoghly stressed three finals one day
Margaret..Not tirally in agreement with Russel , Ben could have peacefullyasked his roommateto turn off the music to allow hom to study or suggest they both study together.
ReplyDeleteMargaret. Agree with Sarah, Bryan sgoukd have been studyong everyday. Gotten enough rest and balanced diet.
Margaret..Not tirally in agreement with Russel , Ben could have peacefullyasked his roommateto turn off the music to allow hom to study or suggest they both study together.
ReplyDeleteMargaret. Agree with Sarah, Bryan sgoukd have been studyong everyday. Gotten enough rest and balanced diet.
Patrice Leachman :
ReplyDelete1. I agree with Sarah, Bryan should have made time to study he should have had a time table or schedule to work with without any form of distraction , he should have ensured that he was well rested before the exam so that his body and mind can be at ease and he should have also eaten breakfast so that his brain his attentive, focused and the exam given his undivided attention.
2. I Disagree with Russell; the tension was caused between Bryan and his room mate because while Bryan was trying to study his room mate was listening to music which was distracting Bryan.
3.I agree with Ben; Bryan can inform his lectures of his situation both orally and written,and ask for help to manage his time, prevent stress and also prevent this situation from reoccurring because if he does not address his issues ASAP they are likely to remain the same if not escalate and become worst
Sabarina
ReplyDeleteI agree and don’t agree with Sarah reasons because for nothing in the case study showed that Bryan was not studying, all it indicated was that “he a rough year, and he needs to do well on his finials to pull up his grades”. Now for a student not to do well in the first part of his academic year can be a result of many factors, such as the one that is suggested “Bryan is often tense regardless of exam schedule”. Could relate to a person who suffers panic attacks and/ anxiety attacks, this combined with the stress of being on a scholarship can have a negative outcome. I think that Bryan should have approached his teachers, councilor, or a doctor to get professional input and then make the necessary changes. However, I agree with Sarah pulling an all nightery and skipping breakfast was a bad idea for that only adds fuel to the fire.
In case or Russell response, I am unsure. For Bryan’s roommate was just probably trying to help but the lack of understanding Bryan’s culture may have contributed to the agreement. Playing music to help with stress is probably Bryan’s roommate stress management, but it's clearly not Bryans. Not knowing how a person manages stress can make a stressful situation more stressful.
I agree with Ben for establishing a line of communication can help Bryan find solutions to his many problems.
Margaret..Not tirally in agreement with Russel , Ben could have peacefullyasked his roommateto turn off the music to allow hom to study or suggest they both study together.
ReplyDeleteMargaret. Agree with Sarah, Bryan sgoukd have been studyong everyday. Gotten enough rest and balanced diet.
Margaret..Not tirally in agreement with Russel , Ben could have peacefullyasked his roommateto turn off the music to allow hom to study or suggest they both study together.
ReplyDeleteMargaret. Agree with Sarah, Bryan sgoukd have been studyong everyday. Gotten enough rest and balanced diet.
Margaret..Not tirally in agreement with Russel , Ben could have peacefullyasked his roommateto turn off the music to allow hom to study or suggest they both study together.
ReplyDeleteMargaret. Agree with Sarah, Bryan sgoukd have been studyong everyday. Gotten enough rest and balanced diet.
Keneisha McDonald
ReplyDelete1. I agree with Sarah. Byran should have made time to study by using a to do listor an action plan, by doing so it would be less stressing for him. He also should have rested well the night before and had eaten his breakfast. When doing an exam its not good to study the night before the exam because you need to relieve stress. Eating a good breakfast is good for the body too and will help him to focus on the exam he is doing.
2. I disagree with Russel. The tension was caused from his frustration of not studying and so the least of things annoyed Bryan. Bryan was trying to study but was doing it at the wrong time. He can't study in noise, by doing so that will let him get more frastrated more.
3. I agree with Ben. Byran should inform his teachers in writing and arrange to speak with them face to face, by doing sooit will help him feel better and get rid of his stress. He should also explain what happened to him and ask for help with managing his time and stress because stress can make you unhealthy.
SAMANTHA STONE -
ReplyDeleteGiving my opinion brain really did not know how his schedule would have turned out so guessing he should have give each subject an hour or so to study so that he could be more vigilant about what he is to expect so really I agree with Sarah .
Also he in this case he was prepared for something else with had cause him to be stressed when he got the test that caused the blurred vision and the panic that lead him to ran off the way that he did
However I disagree with Russell that wasnt exactly what caused the frustration between Bryan and his roommate, while being there trying to study his roommate was playing music so loud he could barely concentrate
I really didn't disagree with ben knowing that he studied so hard so that specific test and it turned out to be another test he wasn't ready for I think he should explain to the teachers and let them know his situation .