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I am sooooooo mortified for her. She legit said she wrote a note to the teacher. How the hell does not know about Common Core Math? I have no children and I know about this.
My BFF is 1 class away from getting her degree in something crazy like quantum mathematics. She explained to me that it looks confusing but it teaches the kids early on the critical thinking skills need for more complex math as they progress through middle, high school and college. She helped me understand enough and tutored me to pass Calculus to get my degree.
Also, this is the way the rest of the world learns math. In Asia, there a no calculators or erasers (I've been told by asian friends) just really long pieces of paper to keep trying. Also, my BFF says math is the only subject so easily dismissed, "you won't need algebra in the future etc." There memes and stuff about it. But this logic is what makes kids quit before they start.
Don't get me wrong, common core scares me but not enough to not learn for my child. She's a total idiot. Do better!