I agree. I didn’t learn my multiplication tables until I got involved with home schooling and found out that I was learning every bit as much as our kids were learning!
Six years ago I had a hard time making change. Now I can do plenty of calculations in my head that most people my age need a calculator to perform.
And ya didn’t even know you were learning to divide at the same time.
I learned the same way and wish Texas would pass this same bill, but add addition tables too.
I learned multiplication tables because I was homeschooled, but we didn’t bother with cursive. Now I’m learning it along with my almost 6 year old daughter. I’m not the biggest fan - typing is so much faster and neater - but it’s good for her hand-eye coordination.
Still, not really a fan of legislatures writing bills saying what must be taught. That sort of thing has a big slippery slope potential.