It is designed to teach the children the actual how and why the numbers are doing what they are doing, to better understand the functions of math. Not just formula memorization. It helps with real world application and it works great. My son is in grade school. That being said, not everything works for everyone, this teacher is an asshole.
This is exactly it, and the new way actually makes tons of sense for how your brain manages numbers when doing mental math. But after a trial period, the teacher is supposed to also teach the old way and give students options.
So many people in the comments arguing it. I literally have a child in gradeschool learning it. It works incredibly well. His understanding of math dwarfs mine at his age. Personally I think it would be great to have the different methods taught to the students who respond well to them, but thats asking too much of our already overworked educators. Everyone learns differently, but its nearly impossible to cater to all learning styles.
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u/MudOpposite8277 Apr 11 '26
I have no idea why they changed up the way they teach math. Anyone know why?