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Math Anxiety
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
People might think that they are anxious about math because they are bad at it, but it's often the other way around. They are doing poorly in math because they are anxious about it. Some psychologists think that's because math anxiety decreases a cognitive resource called working memory. That's the short term memory system that helps you organize the information you need to complete a task.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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