Homeschooling Parents

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'm sure you'll find something. Lots of interesting info. I just don't have the time to wade through it all right now.

Ditto.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I don't see how rote memorization can let you down after a while. Once that is learned it's there, forever.

Because math isn't about memorizing, it's about calculating and finding possible solutions. It really does depend how far you're going to go with it, I tutor students totally differently based on their majors.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I believe the use of manipulatives is something introduced in the earlier stages of Kindergarten and well into 1st grade, at least. That is where the basic knowledge of "concept" is supposed to be introduced. If not, someone has made a mistake.

Or the student figured out how to give the right answer without understanding the concept. Or, any number of things can go wrong. It's not usually too big of a deal, except that the longer a student goes without understanding it, the harder it is for them to believe they can understand it.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

We counted everything - eggs, toothpicks, pennies, pebbles, marbles, matches, corn, beans - and YES - LEGOS!!!

I have a huge storage bin full of Legos! The toy of choice! I'm saving them for if I ever have grandchildren. lol

I use to purchase Legos after Christmas when they were half price. You know the castles that are over $50? The pirate ship? I love all of those. The western towns. We even used to get their magazine in the mail and order from Lego directly. LOL!

I've never had the money to buy much lego, but we sure do have quite a collection. lol It's one of the few things I'm making sure gets to Texas with us.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Wonderful! How did I do this time? lol

I don't know for sure. You'll have to keep trying and I'll let you know later.