TITLE: Math under time constraints
QUESTION [8 upvotes]: I'm currently an undergrad math student and I have been wondering if being able to perform well under time constraints requires a deeper knowledge of the material than performing under no time constraints, specifically in the context of test taking. My instincts tell me that even though I may be able to do well in a relaxed environment not doing well under test conditions probably implies that I do not know the material as well as I should. Any thoughts?

REPLY [2 votes]: IMHO performing under time constraints has very little to do with depth of understanding. Amount of practice and good "exam technique" are very important, perhaps more important than depth of understanding for doing exams.