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These are poorly worded questions. Half the issue with “word problem” test questions is that they assume a cultural context or knowledge. The questions should e
by pbourke 5y ago
These are poorly worded questions. Half the issue with “word problem” test questions is that they assume a cultural context or knowledge. The questions should explain themselves more (what is edging?) or choose a better context.
- matbilodeau 5y agoWell Google gave me the answer to "what is edging" and I doubt this has to do anything with math.
- pbourke 5y agoYou typically don’t have access to Google when you’re taking a test. The onus should be on the test writer to ensure that what is tested is math knowledge and not math knowledge + some random facts about gardening.
- matbilodeau 5y agoReminds me of calculus, all I seem to remember from college is that growth rate of a wolf population. And the hearing LIMIT from a high pitched voice.