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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]\

Because the point of math education is to understand math. Or at least, that's what I think the point is. If the point of math education is simply to calculate, as you say, then there's no point in math education at all, because calculators can do that.[/quote]

The basic concept is 8 + 4 = 12. They are teaching them multiple ways of doing it in their heads. I'm sure there are many other ways of doing 8 + 4 = 12 also being taught around the world, but so what? Once they grasp the concept, they should learn ONE method, then move on IMO.[/quote]

Yes, you keep saying that. But it's bad pedagogy. Have you read the NYT Magazine article called "Why Americans Stink At Math" (or something like that, I don't remember the exact title)? If not, consider doing so. You might find it interesting.[/quote]

That is why so many kids cannot do Algebra or advanced math. If they cannot even manipulate numbers, how can they manipulate symbols. 2.0 math is slow and could use more differentiation, but the basic strategy is sound. Very similar to Singapore Math. [/quote]

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