Why A-Grade Exemplars Aren't All That

Ep. 72 - Students often think that if they 'could just see an A-grade exemplar' they'd be able to emulate and produce at that level themselves. I agree that the land of top marks can sometimes feel kinda mysterious (which is what I strive to uncover and simplify for students!) and so seeing a real life example can help. But seeing a model answer or example only gives half the story (or even less). In this episode, we dive into how exemplars can help and how they don’t help when your teen’s ...