What that test question does is verifies the kids ability to adaptitively use math to quickly reach answers. It determines if the student understands multiple approaches, based on the numbers, different approaches work better at different times.
People complain about common core and it is a giant shift, it’s a shift from can the kids regurgitate formulas to can the kids use math.
Although based on observation of LAUSD graduates, many struggle to even use a calculator to solve basic math.
