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In a classical framework, we begin with the basic skills and principles upon which more complex learning may be pursued. This order leads children, by logical steps, from the first lessons to the loftiest studies.
Modern programs, because of their impatience and imprudence, cannot allow students to progress one step at a time, but must cram into their first lessons the first principles of every topic, which leads to the delay of the most important skills. Instead of learning to read and write all numbers, or memorizing basic math facts, students are introduced to measuring, using money, identifying shapes, etc..
Ultimately, what happens is the more difficult (and important) skills get pushed aside and the easier information takes over. Rather than using the time to master the basic skills and principles of Arithmetic, students play with interesting, but unnecessary studies that make for fun workbooks, but don't move a child forward in learning mathematics. The CLAA restores priorities to early Arithmetical studies, restoring the classical framework for the mastery of mathematics.
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