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bailadora said:
It's a combination of implementation, and of some material being developmentally inappropriate at certain age levels, Nip.

My third grader has been learning multiplication. These are some examples of questions from her last math test.

A. Select all the expressions that are equivalent to the product of 6 x 9:

(6x3) + (6 x 3)
(6 x 4) + (6 x 5)
6 x (6+3)
9 x (2+4)


B. Carol's class is square dancing at the Center for Creative Arts. To square dance, each dancer needs a partner. Then, 4 pairs of partners form a square. There are 3 groups of square dancers in Carol's class. The expression below shows the total number of square dancers in Carol's class.

(4x2) x 3

Which expressions also show the total number of square dancers in Carol's class? (Choose all that apply)

4 x (2x3)
4 x 6
8 x 4
4 + (2x3)


C. Henry wants to build a structure with his new Lego set. The Lego set contains five hundred legos. The structure will be three levels high. The first level is made of twenty-seven legos. The second level uses twice as many legos as the first level. The third level uses three times as many Legos for the third level as for the second level. How many legos does Henry use to build his structure with three levels?


If this pattern continues, does Henry have enough Legos in his set to build a fourth level? Show all of your thinking.

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What the fucking fuck? These kids are just now learning multiplication. If you asked most of them what 4 x 4 is, they'd have to stop and draw a diagram to solve the problem. They can't tell you the answer off the top of their head is 16, because the districts have done away with speed drills. According to the "experts", studies have shown rote memorization isn't effective as a learning tool. (Ask me how many kids went into third grade still counting on their fingers because of this. And ask me how many of those kids are struggling even more this year, because they still need to use manipulatives for basic addition and subtraction.) Yet they are being asked for critical thinking skills that are developmentally more appropriate for 5th and 6th graders (this from her teacher, not from me).

Want to see a sample problem from her math practice book?

Julie buys a pair of earrings for $7. Now she would like to buy the same pair for 2 of her friends. How much will she spend for all 3 pairs of earrings?

Notice how much more complex the word problem from the test is compared to the practice one? The textbook was printed and ordered before it was determined what "standards" the kids would be held accountable for this year. You guessed it, the fucking state standardized test is much more complex. And the teachers have very little clue (and aren't being given much info, either) as to what's actually going to be on it. But it's still going to determine teacher evaluation and student promotion.

Fucked. Just so fucking fucked. And the kids are the ones suffering. Math was her best subject last year. This year, she's failing miserably. Ok. Need to stop. I'm getting pissed off all over again.
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*nods*

From an engineer that studied quantum physics.

Our maths tables were stuck to the dunny door ("dunny" is "bathroom" where most other people come from).

We memorised them.

Didn't hurt me.
 
JtohisPB said:
1. Baila, I bet it's the thread I'm thinking of. A thread that, back in the day, the HT would have responded much differently than what is happening now. Note: no "regulars" are currently posting in the thread to which I am referring.

2. My blurt: my local grocery store is really trying hard to get customers to take their satisfaction survey. There's a sign up that reads: "Let our meat department associates highly satisfy you." Who thought this was a good idea? My hands were full so I couldn't snap a pic, but I will when I go back.
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Well now I'm going to have to go on a thread hunt.

Oh. Charming. Well she must not have been around here long because you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a married guy on the make. Where do people get all these dead cats anyway?

And when I was a merchandiser, I have to tell you, there is always at LEAST one sexy mother fucker in the meat department, without fail. I was in all the different Giant foods in the area, and every one had a hottie. I of course, used to flirt shamelessly with all of them. I was chatting one up at the Wegman's last night.
 
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Life is terrifying, wondrous, strange, and beautiful.

I watch him help her through the door, one hand in the small of her back, the other holding hers, like he is leading her onto the dance floor, for the final slow number of the night.

In a way, it is. Their last dance. Despite her strength she is fragile, and he holds her delicately, hoping the tension taut at the edges of his smile is not apparent to her. They sway and shuffle, and the band jams, avoiding D minor. The tempo picks up and there are smiles, the upright bass does a walk down and there are tears. She rests her head on his shoulder and drinks in the present. He half watches the mirror ball lights on the far wall and wonders about the future, the future without her.

They laugh and cry, and are always tender to each other, because there is no real ending to the song. The band will just stop unexpectedly, mid-measure, and the lights will go down, the brushes will stop working the snare.




Even if you are not living your dream right now, you are likely living someone else’s. Be good to you and yours, and shine your light brightly, while you have one.

Love can be found in the darkest places.
And love is everything.
 
Emerson40 said:
Life is terrifying, wondrous, strange, and beautiful.

I watch him help her through the door, one hand in the small of her back, the other holding hers, like he is leading her onto the dance floor, for the final slow number of the night.

In a way, it is. Their last dance. Despite her strength she is fragile, and he holds her delicately, hoping the tension taut at the edges of his smile is not apparent to her. They sway and shuffle, and the band jams, avoiding D minor. The tempo picks up and there are smiles, the upright bass does a walk down and there are tears. She rests her head on his shoulder and drinks in the present. He half watches the mirror ball lights on the far wall and wonders about the future, the future without her.

They laugh and cry, and are always tender to each other, because there is no real ending to the song. The band will just stop unexpectedly, mid-measure, and the lights will go down, the brushes will stop working the snare.




Even if you are not living your dream right now, you are likely living someone else’s. Be good to you and yours, and shine your light brightly, while you have one.

Love can be found in the darkest places.
And love is everything.
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Lovely. Big hugs. :rose:
 
JtohisPB said:
1. Baila, I bet it's the thread I'm thinking of. A thread that, back in the day, the HT would have responded much differently than what is happening now. Note: no "regulars" are currently posting in the thread to which I am referring.
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Pretty much. I was tempted to open my yap, but then figured wasn't worth it. I saw the best quote on fb yesterday. It said: "Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway." Yep. Shut my mouth and slowly backed away.


Em - why the hell haven't you written a book or something? Just sayin.'


Blurt: Despite the fact we're out of almost everything, I have no desire to go grocery shopping. My get up and go has got up and left without me. We may be having popcorn for dinner.
 
bailadora said:
Pretty much. I was tempted to open my yap, but then figured wasn't worth it. I saw the best quote on fb yesterday. It said: "Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway." Yep. Shut my mouth and slowly backed away.


Em - why the hell haven't you written a book or something? Just sayin.'


Blurt: Despite the fact we're out of almost everything, I have no desire to go grocery shopping. My get up and go has got up and left without me. We may be having popcorn for dinner.
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Oh Baila, you make me laugh sometimes.

He should, he is one smooth talking devil, our Em. Handsome too, still such a shame about not having a nose. *shakes head sadly*

I say popcorn is a good source of fiber. I should have invited ya'll for dinner last night, I could always box up some leftovers and ship them down quick. Were you here, you could have helped with that damn red wine, and my head wouldn't be pounding right now.

OK Back to my meeting, and attempting to get something done today.
 
I chum the water with a chat invite...

Two newbs on the hook at once. My rod is bent, Imma 'bout to be pulled over the side. I look over my shoulder for Garnate, and she is obviously on vacation!
 
just watched the state of affairs pilot. holy crap, when did katherine heigl add inches to her bust?!

ed
 
I must be bored...I just stooped to trolling in the Personals.:eek:

Some of the ads, man!:rolleyes:
 
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