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[quote=Anonymous]14:44 - I don't quote because posts get too long.

I agree but I think you lose a bunch of students because they get the big red X on their assignments over simple adding and multiplications mistakes which frustrate them to no return. They could probably move past that stage to a higher form of logic and understanding but the kids that don't finish their 100 problems in 60 seconds aren't invited.

I do not let my kids use calculators but they do have a multiplication table near by so they don't get frustrated by the fact that right this second they can't remember 7x8 which catpults them out of deap logical thinking.

Of course if you went for a fitness membership and they told you you could not move on to the other equipment until you showed them you could run a mile in 7 minutes without your ankle brace because I am sorry you have a weak ankle but we want you to prove you are fit before we move you forward. You explain you are there for the spinning class and what does that have to do with your ankel and running fast. They say - We know it is crazy but it is part of our policies and procedures and there is liability you know. You would probably quit even though you could do it.  You don't think kids feel that way sometimes.

Yea - and there are some kids that will run on that bad ankle through the pain - but think of all the kids you lost on the way.[/quote]

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