Some of our teachers give the same test to everyone, then at the time limit, they stop the kids and ask them to put a star next to the problem they are on. Then the kids finish the test. Just like a regular test. Both my kids like that method. They can compare where their star is with their friends if they want, and they don't get singled out as the kid who never finishes.
I like this idea. I'm totally stealing it! I think it would take some of the pressure off my "slow but deep" kid who flips out when he has to work under a time limit, even as it would help him to practice speed.
Why didn't I think of this? It's always the mark of a good idea when you're thinking that!
