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I don't mean they use calculators in school -- [b]I mean why bother teaching them various ways to work it out in their heads when they will have 24/7 access to a calculator? what a waste of time. Just teach them how to do the addition and subtraction and be done with it.[/b] [/quote]
Oh, lord, this is why americans are terrible at math.  This is why so many people don't have a good number sense.  Kids need a firm foundation in math, play with numbers to understand the different ways to add/subtract.  I'm sooooo glad kids are learning this in the early years.[/quote]

In reality there is only one way to add and subtract.[/quote]

No, that's not true.

For example, for 8 + 4, here are three things you could do:

1. Memorize 8 + 4 = 12
2: Make 10: 8 + 2 = 10, + 2 = 12.
3: Count on: 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 12.
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Yes, but the point is that 8 + 4 = 12 no matter how you do it. Teach them the basic concept and ONE way to do it, then move on. They don't teach them handwriting because they will be using computers in real life. Why teach them myriad ways to do a math problem in their heads when they will be using calculators IRL?[/quote]

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