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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you know the answer, why does it matter how fast you can write it down? How often does anyone in the real world even use a pencil anymore? Who has a job that requires perfectly filling in little circles with a No.2 pencil?

Why do they still have to fill in the g-dmnd little circles in a timed setting?[/quote]

C’mon. Which kid is smarter? The kid who can read all those boring passages and answer the questions in 40 minutes? Or the one who needs extra time?

That’s why it’s timed.

ACT is moving toward computer based testing, and I fear it’s going to be a disaster. [/quote]

Give them [b]both [/b]60 minutes and there are many LD kids who will blow your average kid out of the water.  And that's what you're all afraid of. You all should be careful what you ask for. The tests should not be timed for anyone.  [/quote]

I don’t think anyone’s afraid of this. Most kids will do BETTER with extra time. [/quote]

Yes, but those who are extremely bright but with LDs will do much much better and the average kids will do just the same. The amount of time for a regular kid doesn't make a difference. The test is designed to be completed reasonably in the amount of time allotted. It was never intended to be a race to see who could do the best in the shortest amount of time. If that were the case, then the students who finish first should get bonus points. Right? You all keep claiming that the the kids who need more time aren't smart enough. That would imply that the faster you finish, the smarter you are. So why don't they score based on the amount of time it was finished in? Because it doesn't matter! The set of time is established based on average kids and convenience. It was never intended to be a race. [/quote]

This is a lie you tell yourselves. The vast majority do better. And kids without LDs do better too. [/quote]

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