Couldn't have said it better myself!

On 11/01/09, Afraid to say wrote:
> Google "fuzzy math" and you will see what the C-Scope math
> curriculum is based on.
>
> In Grades 7-8 all work is estimation. I presume that is because
> the TAKS tests at those grade levels do not ask for computation
> type answers. But in my opinion students learn to estimate when
> they are skillful at computation, not before. It has been a
> frustrating experience for me and my students. It is very labor
> intensive for the teacher. Worksheet after worksheet to be
> copied. The tests are apparently from WEBCATT. They have
> little to do with what we have been studying.
>
> I know young teachers that hate it, too. But experienced
> teachers are not allowed to criticize because you are shut up
> with the statement--"Yes, they told us experienced teachers
> don't like change." Young teachers are told that they are too
> inexperienced to understand. What a clever con that is!
>
> In math, it is a nightmare. I have taught it exactly as it is
> written and found that my students are confused and becoming
> upset and angry. No homework, no quizzes, 1-2 tests a six
> weeks. Ridiculous when I have new books, workbooks,
> transparencies, powerpoints, videos, in the closet. All are
> TAKS correlated.
>
> I hear that some schools have ditched the lesson plans and just
> use the scope and sequence. What a ridiculous waste of money
> for a scope and sequence!!
>
> I just hope someone with courage and power will finally call it
> what it is--garbage--before it becomes a state mandate.

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