The myth that slow test‐takers are worse students: Implications for time‐limited testing

Eliminating speededness on exams could be accomplished through power tests that functionally eliminate time pressure for virtually all test takers. At a practical level, this could be achieved by giving all examinees maximum accommodation, which is typically double time. Leveraging new technology and optimizing test design, including utilizing computerized adaptive testing, shortening stems, providing fewer response items and allowing remote proctoring, could partially off-set the added time and associated testing centre costs. Given the critical need to accurately and equitably assess performance on these gatekeeping exams, we recommend eliminating time limits expeditiously.