Treecritter - I agree that when a child is working at their 'readiness level' that making a child slow down and show the steps is a wonderful gift a teacher can give. The problem that Wren is outlining is a bit different in that
1) this new math really is weird, and
2) that Wren's dd is working so very far below her readiness level.
As time goes by, trying to Advocate so that one doesn't have to do the 'easy' homework and can go straight to the appropriate homework is worth the hassle. It depends on the situation.
Smiles,
Grinity
