Originally Posted by Cathy A
Originally Posted by ebeth
Or is this another instance of the schools mandating something without the faintest idea of the how to get from point A to point B?

That's my take on it. Our district sees a problem with math instruction at the elementary level but they are just flailing around and likely to grab onto the latest fad...

I agree. And given that too many teachers don't understand the foundations of mathematics, the problem isn't likely to improve anytime soon.