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10-05-2020, 09:28 PM
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Re: Modern Teaching Methods.

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Thanks honeybun.

We should be proud of what we can do, not dwell on what we can't.
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10-05-2020, 10:01 PM
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Re: Modern Teaching Methods.

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I have a fear of maths having been made to sit on the floor in front of the class/do press ups/be beaten with a cane by a maths teacher who hated me from day 1 because he had taught and disliked my sister before me . The result was I 'close down' when faced with numbers.

Before that at primary school I was taught my times tables something which has proved invaluable throughout my life.

I understand the teaching of tables was abandoned for many years and I am glad to see it back at the school my grandchildren attend .
Aaah Meg that's truly shocking. You poor thing
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Re: Modern Teaching Methods.

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Aaah Meg that's truly shocking. You poor thing

I agree with Pesta.

He'd be in big trouble nowadays for that. Evil old git.
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Re: Modern Teaching Methods.

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I have a fear of maths having been made to sit on the floor in front of the class/do press ups/be beaten with a cane by a maths teacher who hated me from day 1 because he had taught and disliked my sister before me . The result was I 'close down' when faced with numbers.

Before that at primary school I was taught my times tables something which has proved invaluable throughout my life.

I understand the teaching of tables was abandoned for many years and I am glad to see it back at the school my grandchildren attend .
That's terrible. that silly old git has affected you for life. it's a pity people like that can't be imprisoned for the misery he inflicted.
 
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