HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mental math system developed in the 1800's is helping some local students ace standardized tests and win math competitions. But the method isn't taught in most Houston schools.

Truthfully, David Glefke, 8, of Prospect Heights would rather be out in-line skating than sitting in a church basement twice a week, doing math drills. “I don’t like math at school,” David said, after ...

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