Scene to read · Communication, Empathy
It looked strong
You volunteer as a homework tutor at a high school's after-school program.
You told a student, Min, that his history essay looked strong, and it came back with a C. You still think it was better than that, though you never saw the teacher's grading guide. After dismissal his father, Chul, walks into the homework help room. Your program coordinator, Mehdi, is standing beside you, listening.
The scene
Chul: You told my son it was strong. He stopped revising because of you.
Mehdi: Our tutors help with homework. Grades are between families and teachers.
Chul: Then email his teacher today and back a regrade. Was it a C to you?
Mehdi: We've never written to a teacher. I'd rather hear your answer first.
The two questions
- 1How would you respond to Chul?
- 2When you have given someone advice that turned out badly, how far does your responsibility for the result go?
What raters look for
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
