20 sats \ 1 reply \ @SimpleStacker 27 Mar \ parent \ on: Math scores declining charts
So you already developed a habit of using pencil and paper when needed.
I think many kids, including my own, never developed that habit/skill. I had to show them. They never developed the habit during online education coz they didn't need to. At the age they were during COVID, the math was easy enough that they could do most of it in their head or by typing a few lines on the computer.
When the work got harder, I realized they didn't have the habit or skill of working long problems out on paper so I had to teach them: you need to keep a stack of paper next to you and you need to write all your steps down
So I'm not saying that online math education is inherently bad. But I think if you didn't already have good habits, it can hinder you if there isn't someone in your life to teach you the good habits, which teachers would have done more of in an in person setting
Yes, actually I deleted my post because I re-read what you wrote afterwards and we mainly agree. Online math education is good given that instructions are correct and kids should understand they should need a paper and a pen or a similar alternative (let's say a board you can erase like what you may also had at elementary school).
I was not aware that for kids having to write down their calculations was not obvious.
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