meNtor890 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

My teachers use to ask if we understand what they teach us, we say No when we don't. Then they explain more and ask what's the problem and then they explain the problem. I don't live in the US btw ;)The first division method and multiplication methods are the best

naloff (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

WHY!Washington state education is so messed up. Not only do we focus education to pass the most ridiculous standardized test, the WASL, but we prepare students with over complicated crap like this!

calebcjh86 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

lol in the end Singaporean education is still the best

windslasherx (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

man I'm dizzy now... @_@

krononomikon (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I was thinking the same thingwouldn't you think, though, that the first method should be the most efficient, and then other methods taken after in order to help children who are having troubles? or perhaps just using other algorithms or clusters as a starting point to getting children to understand? what'd be awesome is if teachers were like "does anyone understand this?" during class and then work with the kid in front of the class, which would help everyone

cab52842 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I have taught Everyday Mathematics for years. You are correct when you say the "program" doesn't give sufficient practice time to master anything. But the important thing to remember is the state sets standards that districts must follow. One such standard in Texas is multiplication mastery. Also,common sense must prevail. The alternate methods are stepping stones to the sometimes confusing "standard" algorithms! Lattice is an excellent 2,000 year-old stepping stone, and it helps kids learn

sleeper2345 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Why?

underbay (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

FUCK MATH.

TigerlilyFL (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

As a former special education teacher, I can see some value to these new methods once the standard algorithms have failed a particular student. However, It is vital to primarily focus on teaching the classic algorithms since that is what the parents know, it is simple, and it works for most kids (as I have seen).One of these newer approaches would be great to try with a kid who, after repeated tries, does not "get" the standard algorithm. That's my 2 cents!Thanks for posting!

eclipsedrose (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

oh and by the way Einstein probably suffered from dyscalculia bad example for opening credits.