Thanks to everyone who replied. It was interesting reading everyone's point of view. While I understand the need for "mental math" and my...
Sorry I didn't answer your first question. 5th grade.
I agree with you and am the first to tell my children if they got a problem wrong because they didn't read the directions, it is their fault....
I emailed the teacher who emailed me back stating she felt it was fair to deduct the 3 points because she told the class that math problems...
My daughter brought home a math test today and the teacher deducted 3 points because she SHOWED her work. Her work was correct and her answer was...
