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LOL! It does help understand Math rather than memorizing a rote series of steps.

I think the reason many adults have problems with it is b/c they are not used to it and have a poor grasp of math and numbers (due to learning math as a rote series of steps). [/quote]
Wrong.
Many adults with a strong grasp of math and numbers do not like these worksheets.  They are confusing.  Kids learn by steps.  They need success to build upon.  This causes frustration.

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I actually heard the opposite. I heard many math people actually think everyday math has lots of upside. They think this way precisely because they have a deep understand of math. But the teachers are generally not math people and cannot teach this kind of things appropriately. In stead of taking this kind of the example in the spirit of it is given, they make them into a confusing set of new rules to follow. Adding to the fact that the traditional algorithms are not taught actively, there are some confused the kids and parents out there. But the example as it is given is not a bad thing. Don't get me wrong, the overall structure and the emphases Everyday Math has is absolutely bad. I don't want anyone to use it.

This reminds me of why lots of school districts don't like Singapore Math. The teachers find it hard to teach. I have been using it at home with my son to supplement and so far I have not find the need to consult any instruction manuals. It just seems very straightforward to me. However, I can see many of my college students having trouble explaining the hows and whys to their children. [/quote]

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