Do you think the reason why students fail a test is because their teachers asked the wrong questions?
96729
While it is true that teachers are human and may not word a question exactly right that makes it clear, they do not ask the "wrong" question.  They are asking the student what they believe is important for the student to learn and know.  If you pay attention in class, the teacher usually gives out clues during lectures as to what they think is important for you to know; also when they point out certain readings, that is usually important material to know.
472325
I think these days, teachers are being forced to "teach towards the test" only.  In my state specifically, being an intellectually well-rounded student means nothing as long as your state test scores look good.  Previously, students were learning to successfully function in society, as well as to do well on tests, but the inverse seems to be in practice today.  No one is teaching courtesy, chivalry, or common sense to kids these days, which I think are imperative to becoming good citizens.  Teachers, in my opinion, are really getting a raw deal now.  Reproaching students by calling parents or punishing them doesn't seem to be working either.  OK, getting back to the teaching topic... one excellent teaching technique is to become as personable with students as possible.  That, in turn, will give students an initiative to learn.  I have had some horrible experiences with teachers that just don't care and have expressed this to students.  I definitely think that teachers these days are on the defensive and this a stark contrast from 20 years ago when the teacher acted more like a second mother to students than a disciplinarian only.
400153
I have often seen these mistakes go unchecked by the teachers at my daughter's school. When I asked why, I was told that the thoughts and emotions being expressed were more important than the manner in which they were expressed. I disagree. I cannot take a person seriously if they cannot spell and punctuate. I'm afraid I automatically assume they are stupid. Sorry!
576833
How dare you claim that those who actually know the subject matter would be the best teachers!  Don't you know it's more about self-esteem, and making the students feel better about the fact that they don't know s**t?
577956
While I agree with you remember teachers are on a schedule and have guidelines that they are expected to follow too. The pressure is on them and you.\nThey in general (I know there are some exceptions to the rule) want you to succeed. And they will do whatever they can to help you. But they have someone they need to answer to too.\n\nWho wants someone to fail in life? And besides that if your scores are low what does that say about their teaching?
418652
Interesting question (I think it is a question.) Seems to me there is enough blame to go around...let's not stop with teachers. How about the students themselves? How about the parents? We have seen a huge dumbing down of students in the past 30 years...lowest common denominator effect, or "let no child be left behind." When students are pushed further into classes they cannot understand, when the quality of education is such that many students are left in the dark, when parents remain detached from their children and expect teachers to do it all, we have what we now have...a nation of illiterate kids graduating from high school Not all students are illiterate, but you don't have to look further than the questions/answers here to see that many kids cannot spell, cannot write a sentence, and cannot communicate clearly with written words. We have spawned a system where it is NOT cool to be educated, and certainly NOT cool to achieve anything in public schools. NERD is all but a curse word, isn't it? Yet it is the Nerds who inherit the jobs, the salaries, the world. Kids may think it is "cool" to be ignorant, but there comes a day when they must look around and wonder how they were left out ... of everything. IF I were to come home with a bad grade, IF I were to not do my homework, IF I were to mouth off to a teacher, I wouldn't sit for a week. So, to avoid the punishment, I did the work. Isn't it strange today that when a child misbehaves, the parents are up in the face of the teacher with accusations, threats, etc. Is it any wonder that teachers give up trying to educate a bunch of students who have no interest beyond text messaging? Teachers head into the career thinking they will make a difference. It doesn't take long for them to find out they are underpaid baby sitters of out-of-control thugs and brats. Unfortunatly, time has a way of evening things out. Sad to say, but I am glad I do not have to face the daily challenges of gangs, bullies, and "cool" people that students are surrounded by today.
389977
They are too lazy, and there is too much focus on getting the right answer. If we were to allow students to work on mre open ended problems, real life situations, where there isnt one right or wrong answer they would be less likely to cheat. Its only when the pressure is on finding that one true answer that they get tempted to cheat, expecially when that one answer is difficult to find.
651655
People have different abilities. Teachers are responsible for recognising that. Ok so the students get a D, it isn't the end of the world... that was about my average in school, and granted at 21 im still studying but this is not a negative thing as I believe im just building a foundation and getting a thorough understanding of the world before i really enter it. I remember these words from my childhood "if at first you don't succeed try and try again" it doesn't matter how long it takes, you should tell students in this sitution that it is ok and they should take their time, after all the snail once the race not the hare.
469608
Because teachers are incompetent at doing things that require following guidelines.  We should make our children learn to be just like them.
667484
chances are no one is going to have those and even if they did most teachers change answers around for each class. just spend all the time you would have to use looking for the answers online and study.
1029262
why do you ask what advice would be given them immediately question their right to give advice? \nbut in answer, i  don't think it is the teacher's business; however, we must all agree that dropping out of school is a failure of the education of a student. if a teacher is able to impart words that could possibly lead to the success of the student then perhaps it is best to share that wisdom. if the student fails to listen and continues on that failing course then it cost neither party anything but time. i've yet to meet a high school drop-out who didn't ask me, a teacher, for my take on the matter. there are instances when even i have agreed with the drop-out's choices. there are circumstances when i understand the decision to leave a school. but i will never agree with the termination of education. there is always a way to make something happen to ensure a greater quality of life.
496361
Yes and they should pass.  A passing grade tells everyone that the graduate did his/her part.  The teachers can only give them correct information but it is up to the student to learn it.  If the student is lazy or doesn't care, they should not graduate.
835709
I can think of several different reasons:\n\n1. If doing the homework is too much effect, the same is probably true of choosing a best answer.\n\n2. Maybe, when they fail the tests because they don't have a clue how to get the answer themselves, they blame the answerer.\n\n3. Ungrateful.\n\n4. There are users and givers in this country - these are examples of the former. \n\nI'm sure you can even think of more possible reasons.
184783
Is the answer indeed right or do you just think that it is right, the teacher has spent far more time in education and should therefore know more, I am not saying you are wrong but maybe that the teacher is more right.\n;-)
592343
Yes.  Unless you are a teacher or live with one, you would never know the hours of preparation that goes into just one day of teaching.  Then there are the hours of grading all those papers, recording them, getting them ready to hand back to the students, etc.  Then you have to average all those grades (I used a computer program) to get the grades that will go on their report cards.  That causes another area that teachers have to deal with -- the parents.  Most of whom don't believe that their precious son or daughter is capable of doing anything wrong let alone get a failing grade on their test or report card.  Must be the teacher's fault.  \n\nSeriously, all that aside, the rewards from the students when the "light goes on" when they get the concept you are trying to get through is worth all the other stuff.  \n\nTeachers who love their job do it for the students and not for the "pat on the back" (even though it is nice to get every once in a while).
583629
Pretty much all of the questions in science & mathematics and History seem like they're from students, I think. The questions they write sound contrived, like they were written in a textbook or on a sheet of paper.
810795
Not if the student is just playing lazy and looking for someone to give them the answers.  That's not help.....that's wanting someone to do the work for them.\n\nIf a student needs opinions or ideas, then it's not a bad place to get a little thought material.  It's also helpful if you have a math problem you have tried, but can't find the mistake.\n\nAs with anything else.  It's a great idea that gets abused by those looking for the easy way out of doing the work themselves.