1/3 The real problem, I've argued, isn't that students cheat but that they're assessed in such a way that cheating is possible (because of an emphasis on memorization). Similarly, it's not that some kids wangle extra time (is.gd/HEJLqk) but that tests are timed...

Need Extra Time on Tests? It Helps to Have Cash (Published 2019)

Demand for disability accommodations for schoolwork and testing has swelled. But access to them is unequal and the process is vulnerable to abuse.

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2/3 “Research has found that having more time can raise scores for students who have a decent grasp of the material, whether or not they have a disability.” OK, so our question should be: Why are we placing a premium on speed rather than thoughtfulness?...
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Malcom Gladwell explores how speed factors into the LSAT and contrasts it with chess tournaments; the faster you require chess moves, the more you would change who is the chess champion. It’s entirely arbitrary as a function of speed. pushkin.fm/podcasts/revision…

Puzzle Rush | Revisionist History

Malcolm challenges his assistant Camille to the Law School Admissions Test.

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Jan 13, 2023 · 4:15 PM UTC