I've had students cry before. I've had students blur their work with their tears.
But goodness.
I gave a final last night. At 7 pm. On the last day of finals. I knew my students would be exhausted from a week of finals (and partying). I knew their nerves were frayed.
Boy, did I underestimate the situation.
As the minutes passed, the waterworks started. To their credit, none of my students broke out into full sobs. They all hid their reactions (no pun intended!) quite well behind their hair. (I did not have any males cry...at least during the exam.)
I think that if my exam had been on the first or second day of finals, there would have been far fewer tears. I'm sure that with a little sleep and perspective, they will all be feeling better soon.
At least until they get their grades.
