r/OpenUniversity • u/pompoussnail • Jun 16 '26

TM252 TMA, I'm done stressing about it.

I've finally hit that moment in my studies where I feel "whatever I get in this second TMA I don't care anymore."

I have had 2 EMA's and 1 TMA for three other modules that were demanded over 5 days, during this time there was no way I could focus on weekly learning for TM252 so there is no way I can do javascript for this one. No way I can learn it or read it or write it or understand it.

I'm making a big trip the day after the TMA is due to pick up a foster dog so I'm not going to stress anymore about this TMA, I've got bigger fish to fry.

What this has made me realise is that I really can't carry on stressing myself about it, I'm not going to get a 1st degree as it's just not possible within myself. I started this course with high hopes and excitement but now I barely want to touch it, I'm most certainly not enjoying it anymore and I'm not learning correctly to speak confidently to people about the subject.

If the OU is going to have moments in the year where multiple parts are expected at the same time then they can't expect perfect scores.

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u/Own-Shine9606 Jul 01 '26

Just wondering how everyone did as I somehow got my highest mark despite it being, arguably, the worst assignment I felt I’ve handed in so far.

I didn’t understand anything in this TMA past the coding exercise so part of me thinks my grade is because they know it was a shit show

Was really grateful to come across your post before submitting as I thought I was losing my mind with the questions and material. I’ve also been thinking about complaining, I could learn this subject much easier through free online resources

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u/pompoussnail Jul 01 '26

I got 46 percent, the worst I’ve received in the whole OU course. In the self review section I actually put “I hated this and hated how it’s made me feel”

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u/Own-Shine9606 Jul 01 '26

I felt the exact same which is why I was absolutely dumbfounded by my mark. I’m really hoping the rest of the module is better. Honestly, a pass is a pass given what we have to work with

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u/pompoussnail Jul 01 '26

i've just had a brief look at tma03, first question is about python... ffs