Making tests that push our students enough but not too far can feel like one of the biggest challenges for teachers. Tests that are too easy may lead to a false assessment of proficiency. Those that are too hard can be discouraging to students, and challenging for teachers to grade. What we want […]
The young Vietnamese man sat in the back and quietly looked at his book. When called on, he was silent for so long that other students became fidgety. When he did speak, it was a whisper. What do you do with a student like Thao? What if you […]
One of the best feelings a student can have is the feeling that one’s hard work knowledge and/or ability is reflected in a great test score. Teachers feel pretty happy about those tests, too. On the flip side, one of the worst moments for a student or teacher is that […]