Dude +1, for all of that. i do a version of this, too.

AND i think working out their own methods really reinforces a kid's comfort with math.

DD5 worked out a trick for multiplication recently and while i expect she'll be able to remember the entire table soon, she's REALLY enjoying her trick. working out your own way seems like a one-way ticket to confidence, so that works for me.

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