Episode Details

When we feel passionately about the way we teach, we can sometimes inadvertently miscommunicate when speaking with parents. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how to appropriately talk about getting correct answers and preparing for high stakes tests so that parents know their children are in good hands.
Talking Points:

• Answers are important!
• What we don't want to communicate to parents
• Preparing students for high stakes tests is important!
• Insight into a test writer's thinking when they write test items
• Helping students mathematize will help them feel more confident and excel on high stakes tests