Questions to Ask During Parent Teacher Conferences

Some suggestions from the California PTA:

What subject does my student like most? Least?
What can I do to help my student with subjects he finds difficult?
How can I help my student study? Prepare for class? Improve his work? A good time to ask these questions is when the teacher gives you samples of your son’s or daughter’s work.
Is my student trying as hard as he/she can?
Does my student participate in class discussions and activities?
Is my student in different classes or groups for different subjects? Which ones? How are the groups determined?
How well does my student get along with others?
Has my student missed classes?
Have you noticed changes in the way my student acts? For example, have you noticed squinting, tiredness, or moodiness that might be a sign of physical or other problems?
How are you measuring my student’s progress? Through tests? Portfolios? Class participation? Projects?
What kinds of tests do you give? What do the tests show about my student’s progress? How does my student handle taking tests?

Ed100 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Common Sense Standards and More [Ed100 Parent Leader Guide]