This might explain why you're not a 'math person.'

A movement to help students understand rather than memorize has had sprawling effects, including pushback on teaching methods ...
LancasterOnline

Timed tests are not benefiting everyone [column]

In an essay by Hilary Phan, published by UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools, she estimated that between 40% and 60% of high school students are negatively affected by test anxiety. Test anxiety ...
Los Angeles Times

LAUSD caves to public outcry: No more timed testing for 4-year-olds

Following a public outcry from parents and teachers, the Los Angeles Unified School District has decided to make timed reading tests optional for most transitional kindergarten students. Find expert ...
Los Angeles Times

LAUSD parents and teachers in uproar over timed academic testing for 4-year-olds

This month in her transitional kindergarten class at L.A. Unified, student Maria Arriaga will be timed to see how many uppercase and lowercase letters she can name in a minute. She’ll be tested to see ...
Miami Herald

How Hard is the SAT? How Difficult It Is

Have you ever wondered, “Is the SAT hard?” Well, you’re not alone. Nearly 1.7 million high school students take the SAT each year. The SAT is a timed test with strict structure, challenging math ...