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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Yes, I'm serious. Many ES teachers major in "education", which is an easy major. Read the "why do people look down on teachers" post. I'm not saying all ES teachers are bad. My DC had a fabulous math teacher in 3rd grade. But, I do think a lot of the lower grade teachers are weak in math.[/quote]

You really think that primary teachers do not understand primary math?  Really?  Calculus, maybe not.  But, not understand math.  You really have a low opinion of teachers, don't you?

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The way 2.0 math is, you can't just know 2+2 = 4.  You need some number sense.  Most of the teachers I've come across have been fine.  But, based on the study I posted, and anecdotal evidence (which most of us are basing our opinions on), there are some teachers that are weak in math.  That impacts how well the teacher teaches that subject, which then impacts how well kids learn it.

So yes, if the teacher is weak in math to begin with (not just being able to add; that's not what this is about), then trying to understand 2.0 math and teach it would be tough.  I'm sure it doesn't help that they probably haven't had much time to learn the materials themselves.[/quote]

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