Top 10 Things Professors Say
(and what they really mean!)
10% of your grade is based on
class participation.
You are putty in my hands.
The tests are all true & false
and multiple choice.
Questions are straight from the study guide and grad
students grade everything.
Do not come to class in the
middle of my lecture.
I have the attention span of a abalone.
Save all of your questions until
the end of class.
(same as above)
Let's have class outside today.
I know chili & beans were lunch today.
Two teaching assistants are
available to help you.
Don't bug me with your stupid questions.
The term paper is no longer a
requirement.
There wasn't enough money in the budget for a TA.
Let's go over the exam.
Half of you failed.
Do not make marks on the quiz
copy.
I've used these same quizzes since 1975.
Attendance is mandatory and
will be counted in your grade.
I'm so boring nobody would ever show up.
Credit: Jon Kunkle (see links)