Kent Lui

Testing Testing Podcast

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Are we measuring what matters - or just going through the motions? In Testing Testing, we dive deep into the heart of education’s most controversial terrain: assessment. Join us as we challenge outdated practices and explore bold new ideas for a more equitable, future-ready approach to learning. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just curious about how education really works, Testing Testing will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about what it means to “pass” or “fail.”Because the real test isn’t multiple choice - it’s whether students are prepared for their future.

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Kent Lui

Episodes

#5 - The Hidden Math Gap: What Parents, Teachers, and Policy Makers Must Do 18.12.2025 7:56

In this episode of Testing Testing, we uncover a surprising truth: many students say they understand math, yet fail to meet grade-level expectations. Ontario’s latest standardized test results reveal a troubling gap - 68% of Grade 6 students believe they “get” the math, but only 51% actually perform at or above the provincial standard. That means in every classroom, about five students think they’...

#4 - "Six Seven" - Finding the Sweet Spot for Learning 26.11.2025 5:32

In this episode of Testing Testing , we explore the science behind the perfect level of challenge for learning. Researchers have discovered that the ideal success rate for rapid growth is about 85% - not too easy, not too hard, just right. We break down what this might look like in classrooms, how teachers can apply it to differentiate instruction, and why managing emotions like frustration and em...

#3 - 60% A’s? Harvard, We Need to Talk 12.11.2025 9:22

Dear Harvard, we need to talk. Grade inflation isn’t just a Harvard problem - it’s everywhere. In this episode, we dive into Harvard’s skyrocketing A grades, explore why traditional grading systems are failing, and share a bold solution: Pass/Fail grading. If you care about academic integrity, student motivation, and the future of higher education, this conversation is for you. And Harvard - if yo...

#2 - AI Isn’t the Problem - Our Assessments Are 29.10.2025 9:02

Teachers use AI to save time and spark ideas. Students use it to study smarter. So why is one celebrated and the other questioned? In this episode, we unpack the double standard, explore the real fears behind student use, and ask: Are we testing student thinking - or just what AI can do? Let’s rethink assessment for a world where creativity matters more than memorization.

#1 - Canada Tests. Finland Trusts. 16.10.2025 6:50

In this episode of Testing, Testing , we explore two very different classrooms - one in Calgary, Canada, and one in Tampere, Finland. One student is prepping for a high-stakes exam. The other is designing a wellness program for their peers. What do these stories tell us about how we assess learning? We explore how Finland’s trust-based, student-centered approach compares to Canada’s structured, ex...