"I read an aricle a couple of years ago where a woman was complaining because she got an e-mail from her child's teacher stating that the PARENTS would be responsible for teaching their children the multiplication table through nine. Makes you wonder what is really going on in that classroom. "
Math is a stickler, When I took over my children's education, my oldest had just finished 3rd grade. She couldn't understand the basics of add and subtract.
Telling time had not even been introduced.
Not every PS is the same, but it sure allows for a lot of kids to fall through the cracks.
You are right about math being a stickler - it was always my hardest subject....some kids get it and some kids don't.
Mine knew the basics of adding and subtracting before she entered kindergarten - but still has a hard time with the telling time thing. We make a point on not relying too much on digital clocks ...... granted the appliances all have them, but because we live in a very rural area we also have numerous (battery operated) wall clocks and a Grandfather's clock. We use those for time-telling lessons.
Now if we could just teach her to tie her shoes..........