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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids need to be able to multiply, divide, add and subtract without thinking about it and without a calculator.  It should be a split second response.  Then and only then are the prepared to move on to higher math.  If you don't have a solid foundation, their understanding of math from here on out will suffer.[/quote]

Don't completely agree. It makes it easier to move on, but not impossible. They should give it a good try though. Every child by end of grade 4 should have multiplication tables down (even by end of 3rd grade). But if they do not, it does not automatically mean higher math is out. I have a math degree from a prestigious university and never completely learned my tables (GPA 3.6). Still have trouble with the 8's. :)[/quote]

Me too - I know my sevens only because of football. Kids need to understand the concept but immediacy in 4 and 5 grade is shoudl not stop a kid from advanced math. You can tell all the kids that are great memorizers fail geormety because it requires understanding and logic.[/quote]

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