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[quote=Anonymous]Here’s the thing, we all should want every kid (not just our own) to be able to show their strengths.  And it’s hardly a weakness in most real world situations if it takes a kid (any kid) a little longer to do that than the length of time that the College Board or some other standardized test company had determined is optimal for their business model.

Computers make it possible to extend time in ways that don’t hold quicker test-takers hostage to those who need more time.  They also make test-until-failure possible, so more advanced/difficult material could be included for students/schools who want info to differentiate among obviously capable students.

As for jobs where speed is of the essence (and note that speed does not equal intelligence), those employers can always test that in their hiring process.  And people who know from experience that time pressure doesn’t enable them to do their best work are likely to self-select out of such jobs anyway.

Most jobs that demand high levels of intelligence aren’t structured around making mathematical calculations or reading as quickly as possible.  And many job where speed matters require quick physical reflexes (which there’s no guarantee that quick thinkers possess).[/quote]

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