What tools do you reach for to check multiplication fact fluency? If a timed test is the first thing that comes to mind, you're not alone, but that number on the page might be telling you less than you think.

In this episode, we take an honest look at what a timed test actually measures, what it leaves out entirely, and why the tool most of us were handed might not be built for the job we're asking it to do.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• What a timed test score can and can't actually tell you about a student
• Why a low score doesn't tell you what to do next, and a high score might be hiding something
• A better question to ask yourself before you reach for a timed test

If you've ever looked at a timed test score and wondered what to actually do with it, this episode will help you rethink what to look for instead.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free Training: Why Your 3rd Graders Still Don't Know Their Multiplication Facts
• Episode 3: What It Actually Means for a Student to Be Fluent in Multiplication Facts

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