7: Should You Give Timed Math Tests?

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7: Should You Give Timed Math Tests?

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Nov 26, 2014

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When she gives her son timed math tests, a homeschooling mom notices his anxiety and wonders if she's taking the right approach. I pull together some research and some real teacher responses to answer her question.

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Nov 26, 2014

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