Elementary Teacher Mock Interview
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Question 33 of 50
What would you do if 50% of a class did poorly on a test?
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Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.
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.
Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.
"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."
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