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

Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:34 pm to
Posted by jimbeam
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:34 pm to
Memorization is definitely a part of math. It just is
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:37 pm to
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Memorization is definitely a part of math. It just is


Not in my opinion. You have to understand why 2+2=4, not just memorize it.
Posted by taylork37
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:44 pm to
This style of learning is the basis for almost everyone one of my introductory and subsequent electrical engineering classes.

You don't just go in memorizing things as you go.

This type of theory/terminology is a necessary base.

Of course as you understand the theory and terminology more, you are able to memorize, but being able to know where that memorized information comes from is important.
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 12:46 pm
Posted by junkfunky
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:46 pm to
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Memorization is definitely a part of math. It just is


Memorization will come either way with practice. Teaching memorization first is a crutch a kid with poor math skills will rely on and they'll be worse off in the long run.
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