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 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?
