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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The math scores are abysmal because the new math they teach is abysmal.  They don't teach basic math facts like multiplication tables.  What is happening is that parents are not able to offer the support at home.[/quote]

We moved to FCPS (MD), and my 4th grader, who knew his math facts from his MCPS school, is still working on them, as his teacher constantly reinforces the basics while teaching them new material.  I love it.[/quote]

My DS started when they rolled over to the 2.0 curriculum and they were not taught straight up multiplication table memorization.  They taught groupings (which is another valid way) and other multi-step, round-about ways.  Then they expected them to simply know 9x8.  It didn't work and he is still catching up.  [/quote]

flash cards!

FCPS person here - I have been an educator for over 20 years, and I am tired of the pendulum swinging back and forth.  Kids need to memorize certain facts, but they also should know how things work.  You don't sacrifice one for the other.  Don't let the system fool you; you know what's best for your kids.

flash cards!! There are so many math games online, too, that are fun for kids.  [/quote]

Not everyone wants their kids on computers and not all kids do best with online games.  My kid probably spends 1/2 the day on his chromebook.  Not doing it at home.[/quote]

Then use the flash cards.  It was a suggestion, not a mandate.  Jeez, lighten up, Lucy!

In our new system, the kids hardly use their chromebooks.  So online after school is not an issue for us if the teachers recommend websites.[/quote]

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