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  Case: What would you do if half of your class did poorly on a test?
If you are asked this question in a job interview for a teaching position: What are some things you should avoid when responding to this question? What might be some important points to stress that would get the interviewer's attention? How would you respond to this question?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
It is important to know that if your class does poorly on a test, it is not the students' fault. You must take responsibility and reflect upon how you have taught, what your objectives were, and were they met accordingly. If the way you taught something did not work at first, you should research other ways to present the information. You can ask colleagues, use the internet, or read books to give you ideas on what you can change to deliver the lesson in a way that all your students will understand.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
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Rated On: April 18, 2013 7:11 pm
Rated By: vyLyba
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, maybe the teaching technique is not working
Rated On: October 15, 2014 4:47 am
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good answer and solution for this case study.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 6:39 pm
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I really like this solution because it shows that you are willing to take responsibility for your students. It shows that you are willing to learn from your mistakes and reach out for help from other colleagues.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:59 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is correct. If that many students did not do well, it is best for the teacher to review the method used in teaching the subject and find another way that may use additional learning styles. It never hurts a student to go over a lesson a second time to ensure all students comprehend the material.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:05 pm
Rated By: Dana Johnson
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the best solution to this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:13 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great advice! This situation scares me a lot for when I become a teacher.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:14 pm
Rated By: HeMury
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree I think self evaluation is important in a situation when half the class did poorly.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:19 pm
Rated By: Brianne Blowers
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this response
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:31 am
Rated By: Neyvis Mendoza
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Self reflection is a good place to start.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 1:58 am
Rated By: Jen
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed! I think it's very important to analyze a different way of teaching the material to the students.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 3:30 am
Rated By: apazeR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with your answer.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 5:54 am
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, if more than half of the class did poorly on a test then it is either the test itself (the way you made it) or something you did when teaching did not fully register with the students. I also agree about taking responsibility and getting help and resources so that you can become a better teacher.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 6:20 pm
Rated By: Charity Knowles
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very true Great Post
Rated On: March 2, 2015 4:38 am
Rated By: JugaVu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I completely agree with your point that it is not the students' fault if half of them do poorly on a test. You should use that as a sign to re-evaluate your instruction and find ways that you can better teach the material to students.
Rated On: September 30, 2015 3:54 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed!!
Rated On: July 9, 2017 10:05 pm
Rated By: RuWeWe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good solution. Taking a step back and seeing what went wrong may uncover how half the class did poorly on the test. Researching and asking colleagues may make a difference and hopefully uncover a new way to teach the class effectively.
Rated On: February 28, 2018 11:39 pm
Rated By: equXuh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very well thought out solution. Exploring different methods to present the information is a great idea.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 5:10 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Reassessing the students and learning the way to teach them is important! I love this solution.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:10 am
Rated By: ezesaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: November 6, 2023 4:26 am
Rated By: XaJeXa