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[–] AssaultMonkey 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Hey, I'm married to a teacher who is required to use common core and i feel i can add to the conversation. Largely, the law states goals for teaching while actual implementation and methodology is from teaching systems purchased by the school district. These systems can include textbooks, lesson guidance (what to teach and how), homework, and whatever else a teacher might need. These systems are typically created by private groups who may or may not have political connections.

I've spoken with her about their method for teaching math and she agrees that it is geared towards kids who are not good at math. The thinking goes something like this: If you're good at math, you'll get it. If you're not good at math, this will help you think about it in a new way. Now not all countries approach teaching in the same way, and results vary, so this is not necessarily a bad thing.

I think of these changes half as a money grab and half as policy makers experimenting with how we teach our kids.

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[–] Synisterintent 1 point 6 points (+7|-1) ago 

Its geared towards a generation that will be asking if you want fries with that.

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[–] crankypants15 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That's not true. Working at fast food is below them. At least that's what many of them say. :)