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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But if that’s the expectation your child should do it unless they have a compelling reason not too. Many kids do and require accommodations if some kind which is fine. However most kids can generally do it and if your can’t you should be wondering why not trying to change the expectation. [/quote]
Both sides are at fault for this.  Parents/kids are at fault for not wanting to follow directions and for trying to make their kid the special exception to the rule.  Teachers are at fault for sucking all of the joy out of math and in many cases, not being particularly qualified to teach math.

IMO, one of the main reasons that teachers want kids to write out explanations for simple concepts is that they themselves don't overly care for math, so they're constantly trying to turn math into something language arts-like rather than letting math be math.  It also explains why so incredibly many elementary teachers are unable and willing to even try to challenge the top kids in math.

If teachers want work shown for every little trivial step, I make my kids follow the teacher's instructions while privately rolling my eyes at her.  [/quote]

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