There is a widespread misconception, especially amongst its critics, that Common Core prescribes how to teach. It generally just sets goals. There are dozens o

There is a widespread misconception, especially amongst its critics, that Common Core prescribes how to teach. It generally just sets goals. There are dozens of Common Core compliant math curriculums that teach in all sorts of ways, some are more "how" some are more "drill". The more trendy curriculums make a false promise of a painless "How" that ends up with kids neither learning How it Works, or How to get the right answer.