How would a take-home compare to a hybrid format? For example, if you were given a 1-hour take-home followed by a live session asking about your thought process and
then pairing to extend what you previously worked on.
I still struggle with the "observer effect" during live extension exercises, but it's less pronounced than when starting with a problem from scratch. If I prepare a high quality solution in advance and do well in technical discussions, that's usually enough to offset any fumbling around during the live programming session due to interview jitters.