Lucy Rycroft-Smith, Cambridge University, UK
Bart Crisp, CUREE, UK
Last month, a student answer to a test question was placed on Twitter, asking maths teachers for their feedback as if they were marking it. Before you read ahead, try to imagine what the question may have been and what kind of answer was given. Here are some of the responses that the teachers gave:
‘Seems fine to me.’ ‘It needs a conclusion.’ ‘Great answer.’ ‘I think it needs a conclusion or interpretation (written or verbal but I'd push for written).’ ‘Shows confidence.’ ‘Very efficient and simple.’ ‘Elegant and I love it.’ ‘Depends on level of student, how abstract they can think.’ ‘Anyone who writes this is probably good at maths.’ ‘I don’t like it. A lot more could be shown here.’ ‘I am very happy with this answer.’ ‘Full marks but your answer would be improved by adding a sentence or two to explain your thinking.’ ‘Whilst the
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