Let’s say you’re a parent helping a Grade 1 child with their math, and they’re subtracting eight from 17, using small items — counters — like Smarties, multicoloured Rocket candies or Lego pieces. The ...

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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Let's say you're a parent helping a Grade 1 child with their math, and they're subtracting eight from 17, using small items - counters - like Smarties, multicoloured Rocket ...

Let's say you're a parent helping a Grade 1 child with their math, and they're subtracting eight from 17, using small items — counters — like Smarties, multicoloured Rocket candies or Lego pieces. The ...

The third grader stood up, shocked that he got the addition problem wrong again. It involved adding hundreds. “What did you forget?” asked the tutor from across the small table. Three other kids sat ...