How to Answer: What would you do if 50% of a class did poorly on a test?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Elementary Teacher job interview.
41. What would you do if 50% of a class did poorly on a test?
How to Answer
It's important to show your knowledge of pedagogy. If half the class failed your test, it'd be prudent to look into your test or teaching methods. Chances are, the teaching strategy you used didn't stick with students, the practice wasn't aligned with the test, or students did not have enough time to practice the skill before the test. Whatever you do, do not place the blame on students. Instead, demonstrate your professional competence by giving specific examples of what you would do.
Written by Audra Kresinske on August 22nd, 2021
Answer Example
"Clearly, the mark was missed. I'd first look to the test to see how it may have stumped the students in light of the material. If that holds up, then I go to the material and the strategy I used to deploy it. Then I'd have a conversation with the class and gain their feedback, because I can't always see what they see."
Written by Audra Kresinske on August 22nd, 2021