Some horror stories involve teachers who are not fully trained in the common core math standards. They struggle to teach the new concepts effectively, which leads to students getting confused. For example, in teaching fraction addition in the common core way, teachers might not be able to clearly explain the need for finding a common denominator through the new visual and conceptual models, causing students to make mistakes and get frustrated with math.
A common 'horror story' is the complexity of word problems in common core math. Students are often faced with long and convoluted word problems that require them to break down the problem in ways they are not used to. For example, a problem about sharing candies among a group of kids might involve multiple steps of understanding ratios, fractions, and then doing arithmetic operations. This multi - step process can be overwhelming for students and they may lose confidence in their math abilities.
Better teacher training. Teachers need to be fully immersed in the common core math concepts so they can teach them clearly. For example, they should be trained in using visual aids and real - life examples to explain the new math concepts.
One common 'common core horror story' is the confusion among parents. For example, when they try to help their kids with math homework. The new methods are so different from what they learned that they feel completely lost. It seems like a foreign language to them.
There are also stories about English language arts. The reading requirements in Common Core can be a bit much. Students may be expected to analyze texts at a very deep level at a young age. For example, a third - grader might be asked to write an in - depth analysis of a chapter book that is way above their comprehension level, which can be really daunting for them.
One common example is the use of geometry in 'Flatland'. It uses the concept of two - dimensional shapes living in a two - dimensional world to explore ideas about perception and society. Another is the use of probability in crime novels, where detectives calculate the likelihood of certain events to solve the case.
There could be a story where Santa is checking his list. He has 50 good kids in one town and 30 in another. By adding, he knows he has 80 kids to deliver presents to. This shows addition in a Christmas context that kids can easily understand. Also, when the elves are packing presents, if each box can hold 5 presents and they have 25 presents, they need 5 boxes. It's a division example within a Christmas story.
A more complex math rebus story could involve a journey. A person travels 10 miles on the first day, then half of that distance on the second day. In this story, students need to calculate the distance traveled on the second day (10/2 = 5 miles) and the total distance traveled over the two days (10 + 5 = 15 miles). It helps in teaching both division and addition in a more engaging way that can be freely used in teaching materials.
One success story is that in some schools, students' critical thinking skills have improved significantly. With the implementation of Common Core, students are exposed to more complex texts and problem - solving tasks, which encourages them to think deeper. For example, in a language arts class, students are now better at analyzing the themes and characters in literature.
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Addition and subtraction often come up. Like in a story where veterans are pooling their resources. If one veteran has $100, another has $50 and they need to buy supplies that cost $120. First, find the total they have which is 100 + 50 = 150. Then subtract the cost of supplies 150 - 120 = 30. So they have $30 left. And this simple addition and subtraction can be part of a mystery like finding out if they can afford more supplies later.
A horror story is when the math trade was based on inaccurate data. Maybe the price estimates of the items were way off. So, a trader thought they were getting a good deal trading their item for another, but in reality, they got something much less valuable. It was like a bait - and - switch situation, just with math involved.