In my lifetime, first MSM outlet to report the truth ever.
Right eyebrow raised (left eye nearly closed)
That makes 2 of us, PJ. I'd still be using my fingers and toes to get the answers.
Good, common core introduces unnecessary complexity into math, reading and science. It’s a really, really stupid idea.
CC is being exposed in less than flattering terms in math only, from what I’ve seen.
However, the rest of the curriculum is even more diabolical as it shapes the minds of our young to reject America and traditional American values in favor of the NWO. Critical thinking is an absolute no-no; discouraged at every turn. Collectivism and ‘feelings’ are promoted ‘for the greater good’.
Even here on FR there is at least one apologist (agent?) for Common Core. It took no effort at all to disprove his claim for one specific example that it was easier, or quicker, or that it even made any sense at all.
Rube Goldberg Math
Seems competition among states and local school districts would achieve better results. The federal government needs to get out of the business.
My first grader had his first trouble with Common Core lunacy today. I will use the hardest problem from his homework as an example.
9+9=
Break up one of those nines such that you have another number that when added to nine makes ten. A first grader who has not memorized addition facts then has to think of all the ways you can add two numbers to get nine.
(8+1)+9=
Now regroup
8+(1+9)=
8+10=18
Do you know how difficult this is to teach a six year old who is learning addition facts? I wish I had a photo I could post of the lesson. It is worse than what I have written out. It uses pictures and does not use parentheses. The pictures make it more confusing. I tried using objects for counting and regrouping. It didn’t help because you have to use subtraction in order to answer a simple addition problem.
This was homework. There were about ten problems which required algebraic thinking from a first grader. My son scribbled on the page, erased the scribbles, wrote the wrong answer, erased it, scribbled, threw his pencil, put his head in my lap, erased his scribbles, etc. until we eventually completed his first grade algebra homework. He was so happy to write his spelling words over and over again. Why do they want children to hate math??? I cannot imagine other parents being able to teach this nonsense to their children.
I look at Common Core as sad for this country, but a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for parents and kids if they play their cards right.
Step 1: You, THE PARENT, get it, THE PARENT, not the teacher, not the principal, not the minister, no THE PARENT. Do you understand me, THE PARENT (I know you’re busy planning your next cocktail party, but step up and do your job). Make damn sure your kid learns how to do math CORRECTLY.
Step 2: Don’t worry about it. Now your kid has the tools to do math problems quickly and correctly. Common Core then becomes a game to them...they get to play with numbers, understanding that it is simply the result of too many “Education Majors” having too much time on their hands. Your kid can play the games too...and then check his work and get it right when he needs to (such as for standardized tests), and get it wrong when he needs to...such as when in public school.
I think I get it, you are adding to subtract and subtracting to add.
CC is best argument yet for homeschooling
I wish my Common Core implementing GOP governor had watched it.
My dad taught me multiplication tables through 15 X 15.
I have a Masters in Bus Admin with my Bachelors having a specialty in Accounting. I took all levels of algebra, calculus and statistics and the crap they use confuses me.
I can’t imagine what it is doing to our kids.