I have two little brothers who are in grade school and one is going through something called "Core Math." Core math is "The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education." For short, it is math students should know before each grade. It is not to different from the math we learn everyday except, it's longer and a more frustrating math problem and a new way of solving it. Some examples are in this link - "Can you solve these common core math problems?" My brother struggles bad with common core math but he is super smart and is actually really good at math. Many parents feel there is no reason common core math should exist. Parents were taught very differently then their child or children are being taught. I think a major issue parents are having is if their child comes home and needs help, parents will not know how to help them because they have learned math differently. Is there an easier way for kids to learn math besides common core math? Do parents need to go back to elementary school and learn math all over again just so they can help their kids? Please, anyone share their opinion if they have ever had to deal with common core math.
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