re: (Not Common Core)-- Why are they teaching math this way?

It is. In fact, the title on my 3rd grader sons homework sheet says Algebraic Equations in the problems relating to that category.


Today's assignments was :

A. numbers and Operations Base Ten

56,755
- 20,568
________




2. $60.01
- $15.56
__________

3.Write in Standard Form:
40,000 + 4,000 + 400 + 40 + 4


B.Operations and Algebraic Thinking


4. 6x8 = ___ x 12

5. 35 - ____= 5 x 5


C. Fractions


Use <,>,or =

6. 3 3
__ __

7. 5 10


D.Geometry

8.Give 3 characteristics of a Hexagon

9. I am a Triangle with one obtuse angle. Draw me.

E.Measurement and Data

Which is not a unit to measure length?

a. yards

b.pounds

c.miles

d.inches