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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, basic math understanding means that you should be able to recall your way of getting the right answer, then work backwards from that to figure out the teacher's way, and then explain the teacher's way to your kid (and also your way, because the more they understand that there are different ways of getting to the answer, the better it is for logical reasoning).

At least, this is what I've always done. My kids are older teens now, and went the advanced math track route.

-research scientist.[/quote]

I think I’m looking at this from the opposite direction. The important thing is to understand the math principle in the lesson.  As the Pp indicated, there may be multiple mathematically valid methods to approach a problem. Presumably the school is teaching the method that they think will best teach the student the mathematical concept. However, if the method isn’t making sense to you or your child, teach them the method that does make mathematical sense to you Just make sure to teach them WHY it works (the underlying concept). The teacher can clarify the method in school, but that’s not the goal. Think of it like the teacher giving directions to a destination.  The directions will be for what the teacher thinks is the best route, but if there’s a roadblock, you take a detour.  But keep in mind, the destination isn’t a correct answer, it’s mathematical understanding. [/quote]

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