tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18661150.post8437928856751035799..comments2023-08-21T05:28:51.019-06:00Comments on Pedagogy in Practice: Rote MemorizationBen Bleckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892315418393442374noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18661150.post-83154087647417766072008-03-08T04:55:00.000-07:002008-03-08T04:55:00.000-07:00Ms. Cornelius - I agree they need to KNOW the math...Ms. Cornelius - <BR/><BR/>I agree they need to KNOW the math facts. I'm cool with the flash cards and the Mad Math Minute. What I don't like is the aloud recitation in union in class.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I've seen "Dead Poets' Society" one too many times, or maybe I am too indoctrinated against memorization. But Homer had rhyme and rhythm to help him remember and maybe the touch math, the 6x6 and 6x8 rhymes, and the trick with the 9's will help my students.<BR/><BR/>I think we basically agree. Kids should KNOW their multiplication tables by 3rd grade, if not earlier.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment.Ben Bleckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892315418393442374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18661150.post-76296029066082700602008-03-07T21:04:00.000-07:002008-03-07T21:04:00.000-07:00Do not fear rote memorization for certain things. ...Do not fear rote memorization for certain things. It frees up kids' minds for THINKING.<BR/><BR/>They shouldn't think about 6x7; they should just KNOW it.<BR/><BR/>We have been too indoctrinated against rote memorization. If it was good enough for Homer, it's good enough for me. Give yourself and your students a break."Ms. Cornelius"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16970201479637588558noreply@blogger.com