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prettyboysdontlookatexplosions · 1 year

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a lot of people think test prep tutoring is about test strategies (and parents often seem to want this or think it’s what their child is missing) but while there are some “test strategies” you can use they are typically much more effective for students who are already doing quite well relative to the pack at large because they require a fair amount of understanding and skill to learn well enough to utilize

#my really hot take is i don’t really think Just Doesn’t Test Well is a thing #i think some kids have weaknesses that inhibit testing achievement more than they inhibit other kinds of performance #but there’s always a problem that is in fact a problem not exclusive to tests #except i guess kids whose main issue is pacing. but kids who struggle with pacing but are otherwise doing great are….. rare #and if their parents can pay for test prep tutoring they are probably getting extra time lol #anyway. mostly Doesn’t Test Well means either they have some significant and real skill gaps and weaknesses #that can be faked around to make it seem like they’re sort of always “almost getting it” or “not quite there”#instead of the reality which is they have an incredibly shaky grasp on math fundamentals or can’t comprehend complex texts #or they’re strong on fundamentals and struggle with Attention To Detail #which. again. more salient on tests and admissions related tests do seem to be designed to trap takers on this one constantly #but it’s a legitimate issue #if you got the problem wrong because you answered a different question than the one that was asked bc you missed a word #you didn’t do the problem right

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