Anyone who reads Recorde's works will be led to believe that, although no evidence survives, he must have taught for some time since he has a deep understanding of how to teach.
Kahit sinong makakabasa ng Recorde's gumagana ay humantong sa naniniwala na, kahit walang katibayan survives, siya ay dapat na may tinuturuan para sa ilang oras mula noong siya ay isang malalim-unawa sa kung paano magturo.