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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ex-math teacher here.  I preferred not to use a textbook when I was teaching.  IMO, [b]textbooks are a poor substitute for a good teacher[/b].  Over-reliance on textbooks is common and a sign of a bad teacher.

But, as a parent now, I can see what people are concerned about.  Still, I think reinforcement at home is about getting the child to explain to YOU what the work is and how to do it.  If they can't do that, they haven't understood it and they need to go back to the teacher and ask for more help.

Saying that, if I wanted to help my kid at home more, I'd just email the teacher and ask them to send you some materials or sit with you for a few minutes to explain the approaches.[/quote]

But I am sure that you understand that there are bad teachers. And bad teachers with no textbook is a bad combination. Parents pitch in when they see that there is a weak teacher, that is when we need a book. Anyway, Singapore math was created because they knew that there were bad teachers and they wanted a highly scripted idiot proof program. You can't be so naive that you don't look at the worst case scenario. Also, some students don't connect with even the best teachers, that is where a good textbook comes in. [/quote]

I didn't teach in the US.  Where I taught, we didn't have an issue of inadequate teachers.  Anyway, you might want to look beyond your narrow view and consider the perils of creating a system of teaching and learning that relies on textbooks.[/quote]

where is the dreamyvplace that has no bad teachers?[/quote]

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