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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]DC 5th grader in mcps came home with a math test and wanted me to sign it. The was one question he left it blank. I asked him if he knew how to solve the problem and got an answer as yes I know it but I really don't see the point to write it out. This is common core teaching. If the teacher focuses to much on it, the kid who has liked math will be turned off. My poor math smart son. I hope he will figure it out soon, otherwise, he will fail the only subject he loves and is good at.[/quote]

If your child is really math smart, he would understand the importance of being able to explain how he got an answer to show he understands how math works. He might not like writing it out, but that is his evidence to show his understanding and if he refuses to do it, then he should lose the points. More importantly, though, I would worry about a parent who doesn't believe in the importance of demonstrating understanding. This is something you should care about. How do you know he is math smart?[/quote]

Okay, he is math smart because he was assessed in the old curriculum as two grade above his grade level in math.  His reading is also advanced but he could not write.  We have been thinking to have him tested for learning disability but his teachers thought he doesn't have problem.  His third grade reading teacher seems really understand his problem so she never pushed him and let him worked on his own pace.  I totally understand the importance of be able to express himself in writing but sometimes, the development of a kids ability to learn different subjects is not always even and  could not be forced.  I don't think his case is unique, there a lot of boys having seminar issues.  His teacher couldn't make him to write and so do I.  If you have any magic bullet, I would be very happy to learn from you.[/quote]

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