What is the “Old Math” that our parents and grandparents did, and what does it involve doing that’s different than the “New Math”?

Question

Specifically the addition and subtraction part of it.

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Answer 1

Back in the day there was only one way to do math. Today with Common Core, you are taught multiple ways to solve a problem. Some people are more visual learners and tape diagrams are easier to remember than rote memorization. They put the methods into smaller bites and encourage students to work in small groups. It’s actually refreshing and I wish it was part of my “back in the day” math learning. It was painful back then. I’m homeschooling my grandson and I’m learning stuff with a whole new light.