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The test question that got people fired up

By on October 27, 2016

This test question got people fired up on the internet. The test in question asked kids to solve “5 x 3” using repeated addition. Under this method, the correct answer is “5 groups of 3,” not “3 groups of 5.” The teacher marked the latter wrong as it was not aligned to Common Core expression.

This got a number of netizens questioning this type of standardized testing and how it affects learning. After an image of the test was uploaded to Imgur, many voiced out their opinions on both sides of the argument. One commenter took up the side of the student, saying, “As an instructor: f*** it. I am actually happy when I see people finding alternative ways to solve the problems.” Another said, “Actually the teacher is correct. 5*3 means 5 times the number 3. What do you think?math-test

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