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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I just did an SAT math practice test.  Just to let my DC know what math subjects are on it.  It’s not particularly difficult but it also not a good gauge of who is “good” at math. It’s set up to make you rush.  It tests who can do math quickly.  But that’s a pretty poor proxy for overall math knowledge.  So it basically tells you who is better AT THAT KIND OF TEST.  Which doesn’t resemble any actual math exam I’ve ever had.  And even less so real world use of math.

It may not have 0 value but it’s certainly not as important as DCUM land seems to think it is.  [/quote]

Quick thinking and judgment is a very important skill especially in the real world [/quote]

DP: But not really for doing math problems.  And quick thinking is not typically what is needed in college which is what the tests are supposed to be for.  There are a few jobs where quick thinking is needed, use timed assessments for recruiting for those when the time comes.  [/quote]

WHile quick thinking is needed in many jobs, most allow time for you to look something up or ask others if you are not 100% certain.  Nobody uses a formula for calculating something if they are not 100% certain and give the results to their boss.  They take 5 mins to look it up/ask someone and get it right.  Most jobs are not done in a vacuum without asking others for help/assistance.  Team work is helpful and important.  [/quote]

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