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OP, the two worksheets you posted didn't seem at all complicated to me.[/quote]

But you're not a six year old, are you?

I don't know. I look at the instructions on Singapore Math, on Kumon, even Critical Thinking Mathematical reasoning.  The latter on is very wordy but is clear and at least very logical.
When I see DD's worksheets she brings from school I find them hard to read myself.[/quote]

No, but I have a 6 year old.  In fact, a 6 year old with language difficulties.  I was SO stressed about common core math.  But he's not having any major problems with it, and could definitely do this worksheet (with a alittle bit of assistance with actually reading the directions)
OP's daughter doesn't understand what "doubles" and "counting on" mean.  OK, that's not the end of the world.  OP or the teacher should help the child to learn those things.  
The goal of 1st grade math shouldn't just be to get the right answer to any given addition problem.  The goal of first grade math (like the goal of first grade reading) should be to help build foundational skills to a lifetime of learning.  [/quote]

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