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The Child Who Knew The Answer - But Still Failed The Test
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The Child Who Knew The Answer - But Still Failed The Test

Why do bright dyslexic children fail tests they understand? Rachel Barwell on what timed assessments don't measure — and what changes when we ask better questions.

Rachel Barwell
04/07/2026

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