I'm failing 1st grade math

[clodhopper]

In regard to the sloppy math instruction, I have to wonder if the 'new math' is an intentional distortion to keep people dependent on what other people tell them is the answer to *fill in the blank*. Instead of doing the math to be able to understand what "the science" actually means, listen to what the media tells you to conclude about *insert agenda item here*.

There may be some of that involved. After a couple decades dealing with "new maths" as a parent, I have determined that the new math techniques were developed as alternate solution methods for kids who struggle with the classical method. Then, in the wisdom of school administration, Fed education officials, whatever, ? it was determined that these new methods may make the few kids that need it to feel substandard, so to keep everyone feeling equal, we will require all kids to learn these methods. Then over time, additional new methods are found, expanding new math. Now, each kid has to master anywhere from 4 to 10 different ways to solve the same problem. This burns up so much time that the kids don't get to the more advanced topics and end up behind for the next year. Over focus on "inclusion" and "self esteem" is crippling our science programs.

And yes, I have a couple engineering degrees and have had several arguments with kids math teachers over the years about what the right answer should have been on something marked wrong.

Keep in mind, even though your kid was marked wrong, the bar has been lowered down to where they will still get a B or better unless they are having social issues. I have watched average grades continue to rise while required content has continued to drop. As long as kids grades are a reflection of teacher performance, this crap will continue.

[MrPrena]

I start to wonder what they teach in history then.

I assume
"We didn't land on the moon, the Soviet did with martians help."

[clodhopper]

I start to wonder what they teach in history then.

I assume
"We didn't land on the moon, the Soviet did with martians help."

More like, "White men landed on the moon, but you don't need to study this as it wont ever impact your life. Lets move on."

[BladesNBarrels]

I used to think I was half way decent at math. Now that I am helping my 7 year old, I am seeing problems I help him with marked wrong. I hate this new math.
Attachment 83373

Teacher Fail!

The 3 is subtracted from each side of the equation, so it is 10-3, not 3-10.
Teacher did not look at their work after performing erroneous calculation.
Any questions?

[MrPrena]

More like, "White men landed on the moon, but you don't need to study this as it wont ever impact your life. Lets move on."

Women and Black Mathmaticians matter and contributed on that matter on a movie "Hidden Figures."

So, it has to be like Commie History Textbook. "Stalin landed on the moon with Mao. Lenin from heaven helped both."

[BladesNBarrels]

Hey, thanks for posting the clip from Hidden Figures.
I am inspired to watch it, now.
See if I can find it on Netflix, Prime Video, or Comcast On Demand

Old Math!

[clodhopper]

Women and Black Mathmaticians matter and contributed on that matter on a movie "Hidden Figures."

So, it has to be like Commie History Textbook. "Stalin landed on the moon with Mao. Lenin from heaven helped both."

Tell me again what was the name of the black astronaut that was on the moon landing trips?

[Gman]

Hey, thanks for posting the clip from Hidden Figures.
I am inspired to watch it, now.
See if I can find it on Netflix, Prime Video, or Comcast On Demand

Old Math!

It's a great movie.

[Gman]

Tell me again what was the name of the black astronaut that was on the moon landing trips?

Tell me again what was the name of the white woman that was on the moon landing trips?

Yeah, another non-sequitur and equally as unimportant. Unless you have some kind of time machine, you're stuck in the past forever. The perfect solution to not having to recognize any positive change since then.

[O2HeN2]

If you liked Hidden Figures, check out October Sky too.

O2