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Re:Higher math proficiency test: An extended-problem-solving... by thaumasiotes on Friday July 24, 2020 @09:17AM (#23939068)
Asking questions that imply you've never bothered to read anything about the topic isn't a good way to try to get other people to engage with you.

But if you're looking for a brief overview, you could read https://www.amazon.com/dp/1444791877/

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Re:Higher math proficiency test: An extended-problem-solving... by ogogmad on Friday July 24, 2020 @11:45AM (#23940860)
Evidence that's built on "statistical correlation" is very weak. A correlation coefficient of 0.6 or less is practically non-predictive. The people in this area need to use better mathematics.
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