blank_stare 2,217 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Anyone heard of this already? Not sure if this was posted already. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Ubjg_o8vg Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena 21,718 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, it's terrible. Especially for the younger grades. There really is no point in teaching abstract ways to do something as simple as 8+5 to little kids. Sometimes memorization should just be the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovah Bitch 1,152 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It is stupid when it comes to very simple equations but they are trying to teach the method that will make mental arithmetic with larger numbers easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck 281 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I prefer break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Cupcake 3,584 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Common core is so silly. The way I learned math growing up was through memorization. It's fast, it made sense, it stuck with me for the rest of my life. I just feel like it's a waste of everyone's time to explain why 3 x 4 = 12. it just is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank_stare 2,217 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, it's terrible. Especially for the younger grades. There really is no point in teaching abstract ways to do something as simple as 8+5 to little kids. Sometimes memorization should just be the right way. It is stupid when it comes to very simple equations but they are trying to teach the method that will make mental arithmetic with larger numbers easier. This common core goes not only on math but language, arts and science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Common core is so silly. The way I learned math growing up was through memorization. It's fast, it made sense, it stuck with me for the rest of my life. I just feel like it's a waste of everyone's time to explain why 3 x 4 = 12. it just is. this. And when I was in elementary school we would have timed multiplication quizzes where if you know your multiplications table well enough like the back of your hand, you can zip through it and complete it in less than 2 minutes. I remember kids in my elementary school years would compete with other on these to see who would finish the timed quiz first. This common core goes not only on math but language, arts and science. how do you common core a language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank_stare 2,217 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 this. And when I was in elementary school we would have timed multiplication quizzes where if you know your multiplications table well enough like the back of your hand, you can zip through it and complete it in less than 2 minutes. I remember kids in my elementary school years would compete with other on these to see who would finish the timed quiz first. how do you common core a language? This is from their own website The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standardsâ€) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school. Language Arts Social Studies Idk how they do this exactly. What I've been hearing is that this was passed illegaly (somehow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Cupcake 3,584 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 this. And when I was in elementary school we would have timed multiplication quizzes where if you know your multiplications table well enough like the back of your hand, you can zip through it and complete it in less than 2 minutes. I remember kids in my elementary school years would compete with other on these to see who would finish the timed quiz first. how do you common core a language? I did that too when I was a kid. :D Yea, it sucked for like a week or two to memorize the multiplication table, but when you got it nailed down, the quizzes are so much fun and you just compete with your friends (super nerdy, I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StepOnMeJas 3,806 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I personally think it's stupid. Why you should I have to sit and explain why the answer is correct if I just know it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 This is from their own website The [/size]Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standardsâ€) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.[/size] Language Arts[/size] Social Studies Idk how they do this exactly. What I've been hearing is that this was passed illegaly (somehow) oh language arts. I got confused because you said language, arts and science with a comma mark after language because language and language arts are two completely different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank_stare 2,217 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 oh language arts. I got confused because you said language, arts and science with a comma mark after language because language and language arts are two completely different things. Hehehe. My eyes were playing tricks on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeyoung's_Shoulders 1,317 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 i just graduated with a degree in elementary education, so i am quite familiar with common core, lol. some of the schools i observed at didnt even have curriculum because of the sudden switch. there are mixed reactions about it, but imo, it's just silly and not practical in most situations, lol. i'll be more exposed to it cause i start student teaching tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Rose 6 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I have common core at my school and it freaking sucks :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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