2024-03-11

Teaching my regular classes at the Ross Farnsworth - East Valley YMCA.

We’ve got kyu gradings coming up in about a month, so I took the evening to run everyone through a practice test. I do this for two reasons. First, gradings can be harrowing, particularly for beginners who’ve never taken one before. Giving them a practice exam lets them know what they’re getting into, so any remaining fears should be “Can I do it?” not “What’s on the test?” Second, I want my students to succeed, so I give them a practice test, and then give them feedback on what needs to improve over the next month. I feel like I give plenty of feedback during class, but giving feedback after a mock exam underscores the message.