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9 Questions to Ask at the Parent-Teacher Conference

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Get Specific

What are my child’s specific strengths and weaknesses?

National Board certified teacher Angie Parmentier suggests that parents ask for detailed answers. "Not just the typical, 'Math is a weakness,' but things like, 'He has trouble with number sense and I notice that he still has to use fingers for simple addition.' This gives you specific information, and lets you know exactly what skills to work on at home."