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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the kid really understands the math they should be able to do it both ways no problem. [/quote]

The problem is when kid is good at math but slow terrible at writing, should they get bad math grades / lose all that time to writing?

They don't get extra points in English class for their math prowess. [/quote]

If the kid already knows the math, then using the time to develop their weakness (writing) seems like a win/win.  Hyperfocusing on the grade, which doesn't matter a whit in elementary school, rather than on learning is ridiculous.  [/quote]
Writing out a math problem won't improve a student's composition skill. Punishing students who are good at math by preventing them from doing math is not a good solution.

Should kids who finish their essays early start doing math worksheets?[/quote]

This. Writing out arithmetic steps in words is not quality writing practice. If kids can solve the school arithmetic problems in their heads, give them more challenging math. If the kid needs more writing practice, give them quality composition exercises, like analyzing a passage of grade appropriate literature.[/quote]

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