QLT1 started.

QLT1 is a set of 5 tasks based on graphing and quantitative problem solving. I skimmed through it real quick and thought to myself "hmm must make some graphs, plot the ordered pairs" can't be too hard.

That was only part of the first task, about 3 hours later; I had finally finished the first task and submitted it to Taskstream. 

I have learned so much while attending WGU, and this is another example. I learned how to graph in Excel, and display the X and Y axis. Figured out how to find the vertex and plot the ordered pairs.  I even added the graph paper function into Excel (free download from MS).

The tasks have to be submitted as PDF’s, so I can save as a PDF from Excel, but it distorts the graphs. My work around is to open up Word, type in the description of the request and using “snippet”, copy and paste the graph underneath. Works pretty good for what I am attempting to do. I will found out how well, when I receive the grade from Taskstream.

Well onto Task 2………………………..

QMC1 Passed!

QMC1 PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sat down promptly in front of my special Kryterion web cam and proceeded to take the QMC1 test. 40 minutes later, it was over. I never check the result right away, my habit is to go outside and walk around for a few minutes. I go over the questions/answers and wonder/hope that the ones I chose were correct.

 I felt fairly confident but the second question threw me for a loop. I just had a brain fart and forgot how to solve  ! Factorial equations.  I marked it and proceeded with the rest of the test, and came back to it. Still drew a blank, so I “reasoned” out the “wrong” answers and chose the best one. Fortunately, that seemed to work.

After 10 minutes of wondering if I had passed or not, I logged into my student account and noticed that QMC1 was gone from my COS (Course of Study)! Woot!

Curious, I reviewed the class and test, and found I had actually passed by a comfortable margin.  So glad this course is over. I have completed my scheduled courses for this term, and I have 2 ½ months left. I will grab the last remaining math course; QLT1 and knock that out. That will be the last of the math classes.  

If all goes as planned, I will finish this course with just enough time to squeeze in the TNV1 (Security+) course before the end of my term in November. Wish me luck!

All the best!

QMC1

Well I read some reviews and they were mixed about this test. Only 12 questions with a cut score of 57. Some said it was easy-basic ratios and prime numbers with common sense questions; and the other side said it was way over their heads. Calculating probability and using Venn diagrams and some people were just not getting it.

I took the pre-assessment and scored a 46%, it only took me about a half hour. I reviewed the questions and realized I did not fully read the questions or deduced the answer incorrectly. I took the pre-assessment again and scored a 90%!.

I scheduled the exam for Sunday the 9th at 10:00am. Unfortunately WGU had upgraded their web-assessor software and procedures. The web camera could not authenticate it was me, even though everything else matched up. I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with Kryterion, and it came down to WGU having to reset my photo on their servers. They are closed on Sunday.

Oh well, another day to study. I contacted WGU Monday morning, and they reset it and re-scheduled my exam for this Tuesday at 6:00pm. Keep your fingers crossed!