tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254973987604482385.post7558224108009289721..comments2023-09-06T05:43:29.682-04:00Comments on New Beginnings: We Need Homework HelpAutumnMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18027432708796556408noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254973987604482385.post-89814128336496781822009-04-16T22:36:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:36:00.000-04:00I agree it is crazy the amount of homework the kid...I agree it is crazy the amount of homework the kids are geting in the lower grades. And that new math sucks.Neenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616404396042055447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254973987604482385.post-91394915804934518602009-04-16T20:29:00.000-04:002009-04-16T20:29:00.000-04:00It's good to know that I'm not stupid. I don't wa...It's good to know that I'm not stupid. I don't want it to get worse. I may have to hire a tutor for me (*gasp*).AutumnMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027432708796556408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254973987604482385.post-90834510373007980572009-04-16T03:22:00.000-04:002009-04-16T03:22:00.000-04:00Blech. I could be wrong but that sounds like "Eve...Blech. I could be wrong but that sounds like "Everyday Math" to me.<br /><br />For what it's worth, you're not stupid..lol! "Everyday Math" is one of the "new math" curriculums. They stress "mental math" and confusing, long winded algorithms versus the old fashioned reliable algorithms and memorization of basic facts that we learned by. <br /><br />One of the biggest problems with programs like "Everyday Math" is that parents aren't familiar with the algorithms and thus can't help the kiddos with their homework. <br /><br />If you want the honest truth..it only gets worse as the curriculum goes on. One of the reasons we homeschool is this math program.<br /><br />I don't have any other advice but good luck!<br /><br />JennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com