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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Less emphasis on a single, correct way to do it; more emphasis on understanding and number sense. [/quote]

Confusing for most kids.[/quote]

Do you know most kids, or just the few that you know find it confusing?  Maybe the teacher is confused, too.  From what I understand, a lot of the ES teachers, especially lower grades, are very weak in math.

Neither of my DCs (1st and 4th) find it confusing.  DH and I were a bit confounded when DC#1 started bringing home math HW that looked nothing like how either of us learned math (DH is from Europe, I'm from the US). But it didn't take us that long to figure it out; plus, the teacher sent home a cheatsheet on the different methodologies being used.   I think it's great that the kids are learning base 10 addition earlier on.  I figured it out on my own when I was probably in MS.  No one taught it to me.  I also think it's great that they are tackling math word problems earlier on, too.  Really helps with the comprehension and critical thinking skills.[/quote]

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