[quote=poorgradstudent]My issue with that execution is step counting is a rather silly metric. Especially since the accounting of steps is minimally controversial, and arguably somewhat irrelevant.
As a TEACHING tool I can see the use. As an EVALUATION tool I don’t care for it.[/quote]
Very well said and I totally agree. It’s great tool to teach the concept, since every kid learn differently. However, for evaluation, who cares how the kid figure out 3-2=1, as long as they come up with the correct answer.