Speed is an asset, and I think it's an underrated one. Timed assessments are, in part, a speed challenge; students who understand the material more thoroughly c

Speed is an asset, and I think it's an underrated one. Timed assessments are, in part, a speed challenge; students who understand the material more thoroughly can apply it faster and more accurately, giving them more time to complete the exam and to review it. Yes, students can raise their score by cramming, but won't be as fast or as fluent as a student who has learned and internalized the material over the term.