How to Respond to Parents Who Question "New Math"

04/22/21 • 7 min

Parents often question why we're teaching students "new math" that seems illogical to them. Whether it's common core math or state standards, it's certainly different from the way they learned. In this episode, Martha shares 5 ways to respond to parents who question new math.

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Primary (Paradise) Teaching - How to Respond to Parents Who Question "New Math"

Transcript

What the deal with this new math? Does 2+2=5 now?

[Upbeat music jingle]

Welcome to episode 17 of Primary Paradise Teaching.

HOW TO RESPOND TO PARENTS WHO QUESTION “NEW MATH”

Have you ever had a parent point to the fact that their child was struggling on “new math” or questioned the “crazy” or “illogical” ways that their child is learning? What about a parent who just doesn’t understand why the kids can’t learn how to do things the “normal” way, l