Description
This week, a round of summative vivas showed me something my tests never caught: students getting the right answer on a foundational physics concept without understanding it. In this short episode, I share how I found it, what I’m trying now, and a Plain English episode with Ethan Mollick (https://youtu.be/zthE5Oa8mlM?si=IH6C8uNZ9kW_a7jx) on why struggle matters in the age of AI. I’d love to hear what you’re seeing in your classroom.
Key moments
* 0:00 Hook: right answers, no understanding
* 0:52 The pattern shows up in the vivas
* 1:40 The reteach
* 2:22 Maybe this one’s on me
* 3:05 Why I missed it: rewarding correct numbers
* 3:34 A podcast worth your time: Plain English with Ethan Mollick
* 4:18 Your turn: what are you seeing?
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