# Should You Teach Standard Algorithms First? A Better Way to Build Math Fluency

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Podcast: [Making Math Moments That Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-math-moments-that-matter-546594)
Published: 2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00
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If the standard algorithm is the final goal in math, why not just teach it directly? This question came up during a recent math leadership summit while discussing fluency and strategy development in math classrooms. One teacher asked a question many educators are quietly wondering: if students ultimately need to use the standard algorithm in math, why spend time exploring other strategies first? This debate sits at the heart of modern math instruction. Some argue that teaching the standard al...

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