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[quote=Anonymous]I think the problem with verbalizing a math procedure is that math and language happen in different parts of the brain. I have a child who can figure out math problems in his head--it is almost an unconscious process. Explaining how he did it is very difficult for him. Yet doing the calculation is the true math skill and being able to do it quickly and effortlessly is the goal, especially when eventually such calculations are just one of many steps in say a physics problem. I do not believe teaching to the test is beneficial. Teaching to the concepts should be the goal, and writing tests that test those concepts. Teaching to the test is disingenuous and teaches kids that there is no greater purpose than learning the material for a score.[/quote]
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