Parent Tips for the Common Core Mathematics Many have likely witnessed the extensive media coverage over the past several months about the Common Core Standards and the assessments that have been designed to measure those standards. From trusted news sources to blog posts to viral videos on Facebook it is clear that there are many questions about the new standards that have left many parents wondering why there seems to be a “new way” and an “old way” to solve mathematics problems. In fact, these “new ways” have been around for quite some time. It’s important for us to distinguish between a new way of teaching and learning and a poorly worded worksheet that has gone viral on the internet. This article will help to frame some of the thinking behind the changes represented in the new 2011 standards and provide some helpful resources to parents to work with their students at home. PhotoMath ( https://photomath.net ) This smartphone application, available in...
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