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learn multiplication tables from memory

Within living memory, that was the norm in these United States.

53 posted on 09/21/2024 8:37:07 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: NorthMountain

The purpose of education is to develop a good “BS Meter”.

And if you can’t do basic multiplication in your head, it’s very easy for someone to BS you with figures.


59 posted on 09/21/2024 8:41:01 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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