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> rote learning of multiplication tables How can you do maths if you can't multiply single-digit numbers? Doesn't knowing long multiplication help with learnin
by ogogmad 6y ago
> rote learning of multiplication tables
How can you do maths if you can't multiply single-digit numbers? Doesn't knowing long multiplication help with learning algebra?
> don't waste any time actually explaining what continents are
Is Europe a continent or is Eurasia?
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Quoting Wikipedia: "A continent is one of several large landmasses. Generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria ..."
- nicoburns 6y ago> How can you do maths if you can't multiply single-digit numbers? Doesn't knowing long multiplication help with learning algebra? I eventually learnt my times tables, but I was always able to multiply in my head quick enough that I didn't really need to. In any case I think the issue is taken with an over-focus on this. The OP is not suggesting that times tables shouldn't be taught at all.