I would like Cheryl Nelson, Chuck Beavers and Constance Heizer to know that I respect their opinions and concerns. I am sure that some children do need to memorize and practice, memorize and practice, and memorize and practice some more. Math facts can be difficult for some children to learn. I believe MathLand adds a lot more to the total learning and understanding of math. Parents, if you are becoming anxious about this program, then talk with your child's teacher.
Teachers really do want children to learn, to understand and to gain knowledge.
Administrators really do want programs that achieve the best results for the majority of their charges. Talk with them. Share your concerns. Communication is also a valuable tool your children can learn form your example.