Sometimes it’s all in how you ask. Back in third grade the teacher put a problem on the board and asked me to solve it, which I did correctly. Then she asked me, “Why did you write that?” Confused, I said, “Because you told me to.” It took some time to figure out she wanted to know the process I had used to get that answer.
…to the lowest common denominator. It was that last part that got my parent kicked down to the “needs extra attention” class. Either the teacher never explained it, or it was never quite understood. “I hate fractions – never understood them.” That parent eventually “earned” two PhDs. Still never got fractions, though.
Yontrop almost 2 years ago
Many arguments over “important questions” are caused by min-understandings over what the question is.
The Reader Premium Member almost 2 years ago
He is a shoo in for Best Special Effects at the Mathathon.
cdward almost 2 years ago
Sometimes it’s all in how you ask. Back in third grade the teacher put a problem on the board and asked me to solve it, which I did correctly. Then she asked me, “Why did you write that?” Confused, I said, “Because you told me to.” It took some time to figure out she wanted to know the process I had used to get that answer.
Doug K almost 2 years ago
He was told that three-fourths of the time that this strategy works.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I bet 9/12 of people won’t understand this gag.
drycurt almost 2 years ago
…to the lowest common denominator. It was that last part that got my parent kicked down to the “needs extra attention” class. Either the teacher never explained it, or it was never quite understood. “I hate fractions – never understood them.” That parent eventually “earned” two PhDs. Still never got fractions, though.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 2 years ago
9/12 = 3/4. Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 2 years ago
In his mind he’s doing what she wanted
T... almost 2 years ago
Education system strikes again…