Dear Rulemakers,

Thinkers observe, observe, observe and look for a pattern in all that data. Yesterday, when we were skip counting by 3/4ths, you should have seen a pattern that was easy for you to continue. Seeing and feeling these patterns is going to be the biggest help for you when it comes to understanding fractions (and all of math, for that matter, since math is the science of patterns).

And while it’s kind of important that you know how to multiply by 3/4ths, it’s really important that you know how to find a pattern in a collection of data. You will use that skill every time you pay bills, read the news, or make a big decision in your life.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck