Spring break is over and Thomas came back today. I have to admit, I missed that little kid. And I don't care what anybody says about Common Core, I like it because it works. This is a boy with limited math skills, but he can now subtract three digit numbers by drawing a model, using an open number line, and the old fashioned way (which was the last method taught). And he understands what it all represents, rather than just memorizing a set of rules. Just because parents can't understand it, doesn't mean they should demonize it!
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