“Shouldn’t
my child be memorizing his Math facts?” Lower Elementary students at TMA
practice math operations by using Montessori learning materials to gain a
strong foundation before they begin to memorize the facts. As Montessorians –
and as brain studies are now reinforcing – we know that those concepts of
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division must be understood and
internalized first before truly understanding the more theoretical application.
The Montessori math curriculum is designed so that the child learns and “owns”
each concept completely before memorizing.
Memorization of math facts takes time.
Memorization uses short term memory and, as a result, facts can be
easily forgotten. True learning occurs when a concept is internalized through
experience and established in our long term memory.
Math facts are learned and
internalized over the course of a three- year continuum in our Montessori
classrooms. Flashcards and drills may have their place, but if forced too early,
they take away from the process of self-discovery. Trust the Montessori method and patiently
watch your children grow and discover.
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Stamp Game Multiplication
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