The context of the following conversation is Sasha discussed the problem within the essays in detail with her students so that they get better grades.:
Sasha says I hope I'm teaching the students well, I want them to do well..
The friend responds How are you helping them out?.
Sasha responds They handed in their essays, there were some problems so I discussed it in detail with them..
The friend responds I hope they were paying attention to what you were saying..