Dad Writes Gag Check to Son's Elementary School Using Common Core Math

A bunch of fricking idiots are about to come in here crying about having to solve 4 math problems instead of 1.

and proves he's a complete jackass.

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But does he have a point? Not at all. Instead of trying to figure out what his child was learning, Herrmann did what so many parents do these days: He complained about something he doesn’t understand. I’ll be honest with you: I didn’t know what “ten-frame” cards were and I wasn’t sure what he was trying to write in his check. Then I spent a couple of minutes doing the research he couldn’t be bothered to do himself.

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My son has been doing common core math for two years now. I have helped him with his homework every time he has a question. It usually takes me about 30 seconds to read the directions and understand the steps and why it's being taught. And every time I say the same thing "huh, that makes a lot of sense. I wish I had been taught that way"

Oh, and for you few remaining numb nuts who protest because "Obama",
They still teach the old method first.

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A bunch of fricking idiots are about to come in here crying about having to solve 4 math problems instead of 1.

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Why should a simple check take 4 math problems?

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They still teach the old method first.

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What method is that? Simple fricking addition?

I'm mid 50's and I've done ten frame in my head all my life. I just never knew it had a name until my kids brought it home.

I just don't get the complete hatred for Common Core. This is 2015 and times change. When I was in school the US was a laughing stock for education and we were all idiots. Over the years the curriculum has gotten harder and more advanced and my 9th grader is taking my freshman LSU math and also my fathers 1947 sophomore LSU geometry. (we found his textbook not long ago). Now everyone complains because the kids have too much homework, backpacks are too heavy ( my kids is 27 lbs) not enough time for year round all star club baseball.

We can't have our cake and eat it too. Or can we?

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huh, that makes a lot of sense. I wish I had been taught that way"

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Why? Can't you get the right answer just as quick if not quicker using the way you were taught?

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Why should a simple check take 4 math problems?

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It shouldn't. There's no need for the implementation of common core in math at levels where only simple arithmetic is being used. It's very inefficient.

My problem with common core is that it shouldn't matter how a student comes up with the solution if the answer is correct. If a kid wants to do it the old fashion way, or use this common core then so be it. I would even argue that being able to do it using different techniques would make a person even better at it.

First of all, I was being sarcastic. The common core method is better for teaching you how to understand math. People see that it looks like it's more work on paper when it's designed to teach you better habbits.

If you understand the common core method, you can quickly solve addition and multiplication problems in your head without needing paper or a calculator. On top of that, it's teaching you the actual mechanics versus a memorization method which is why our country is so lacking when it comes to STEM knowledge.