My son is in fifth grade, and his teacher gave the whole class an oral math test. I am puzzled about the value of this type of test and the reasons for giving them. Do you see any benefits from oral math tests? - Curious
Answer: Yes, if the tests his teacher is giving him practice in using his mental math skills. They can also be beneficial if they are requiring him to hold the details of a simple story problem in his head. Oral tests can also be used to check that students have nearly an instant recall of the basic facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
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