Re tricky exam questions: It can be argued both ways. I don’t think the majority of the test should have tricky questions; however, one or two should be. Standardized tests will have tricky questions, and so will life. If the tricky questions are meant to challenge and make the students think, that’s a good thing. If, however, it’s simply meant to defeat them, then the teacher’s being an asshole.

Teaching in Real Life

In Ontario, we only have one standardized test that counts for graduation – the Grade 10 Literacy Test, which we go over greatly in school.  I feel I can challenge students on assignments, but don’t do so on tests because of the stress that comes along with it.  I rarely give tests, honestly.

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