I have never memorized times tables. I am a successful professional mathematician and human. So I argue that rote was not critical to me, and I'm sure it's not just me.https://twitter.com/davidmanheim/status/1029088301448347648 …
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what matters is that kids were given the tools to figure it out efficiently and effectively. Math facts learned via rote and standard algorithms are these tools to learn as they're the best method for novice learners. Understanding comes through that process. Plain and simple.
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You do not address the question I raised. If none of this rote learning survives in the long run, then what is the value of it?
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