Anonymous
12/16/2025 14:35
Subject: Rigidity preventing learning
I would outsource this to the teacher - I often tell teachers/coaches "it needs to come from you, not me"
Anonymous
12/15/2025 11:57
Subject: Rigidity preventing learning
I find that when I can logically reason with my kid and explain why my way is better, it helps a lot.
Does he understand what the regrouping is actually doing? Does he have a strong number sense? Does he understand number placement?
If not, I would start there.
Does he understand what the regrouping is actually doing? Does he have a strong number sense? Does he understand number placement?
If not, I would start there.
Anonymous
12/15/2025 09:21
Subject: Rigidity preventing learning
Set an accuracy target—85-90 percent. Do regular drills. Your child can compute any way he wants, but he has to meet the accuracy target on three consecutive practice exercises before you’ll move on from the drills.
Often, bright kids will stay stuck in a habit until the material gets challenging enough that it requires a different approach.
Often, bright kids will stay stuck in a habit until the material gets challenging enough that it requires a different approach.