Are timed tests too stressful? It's part of a 'math wars' controversy

A movement to help students understand rather than memorize has had sprawling effects, including pushback on teaching methods like timed tests.
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New NY math guidelines tell teachers to stop testing kids on problem-solving speed to curb ‘anxiety’

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...
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Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall

Camilla Gilmore receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council. Lucy Cragg receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council. Natasha Guy does not work for, consult, own ...
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Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores

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