Apr17

That’s my girl.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by ParentingIsFunny

Middle Daughter is in 4th grade. A recent math assignment asked her to draw certain dots and make an observation about the pattern. Here’s the answer key:

4. (a) shows the pattern; (d) shows “Possible observations” that can be made: “Each group of dots can be divided into a square and a right triangle; the difference between the total number of dots in each pair of terms increases as the pattern continues.”

Here’s my daughter’s answer sheet: $L math$

Note her last sentence: “I observe that every term after term 2 looks like a Jawa barge.”

Really, I should say, that’s her daddy’s girl, as he’s the biggest Star Wars fan in the family. Still, take that math answer key! Let’s see you make a more astute observation!

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vikingspaul on April 17, 2017 at 9:48 am said:

That is hilarious! (Cue Star Wars theme music here)

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 9:50 am said:
  
  I thought so too.
  
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Andrew Reynolds on April 17, 2017 at 10:11 am said:

I’ve heard of creative non-fiction in writing, but I didn’t know that they taught creative math. So cool, I’d have gotten an “A” in that class. And I am not completely sure on this, but I’m sensing that you’re feeling her answer deviated from the answer key a little too much.

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 11:00 am said:
  
  In a regular school, she may have either failed or received an A+ depending on the fandom of the teacher. Fortunately, her teacher is me, so she’s most definitely in the clear.
  
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  - Andrew Reynolds on April 17, 2017 at 11:18 am said:
    
    In my class, she’d get bonus points for creativity.
    
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Allie P. on April 17, 2017 at 10:35 am said:

She’s not wrong!

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 10:59 am said:
  
  I know, right? Probably didn’t need a second glance.
  
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Julie Holmes, author on April 17, 2017 at 10:40 am said:

OMG! I love that she added the Jawa barge 😀 Maybe next time she can get a reference to the Millennium Falcon in there 😀

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 10:58 am said:
  
  🙂 That would be great.
  
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Carrie Rubin on April 17, 2017 at 10:40 am said:

I don’t know much about Star Wars–never really been a fan (do I dare admit that?)–but this is so cute!

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 10:58 am said:
  
  That is surprisingly bold of you to admit publicly. 😉 But I’m glad you still find it funny.
  
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inspirethemom on April 17, 2017 at 1:32 pm said:

lol. thats awesome! (btw, I nominated you for a blogger award. no pressure. 😉 (https://inspirethemom.com/2017/04/17/blogger-awards/#more-3323)

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  I feel so young again! Haven’t gotten one of these in years (aside from one I just got last week. Was that from you? I’m pregnant. I can’t remember squat. But but thank you!) 🙂 🙂
  
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  - inspirethemom on April 17, 2017 at 3:00 pm said:
    
    Lol. no. I’ve gotten a few, and I’m not ever quite sure what to do with them, so heres my attempt.. 😉
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 3:03 pm said:
    
    Yeah, I hear ya. The receiving is always nice, however, so thank you. 🙂
    
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Chatter Master on April 17, 2017 at 2:11 pm said:

I know nothing about Star Wars. But, I appreciate a kid using her head. 🙂 And humor.

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm said:
  
  One could argue that you haven’t lived! Have your children never made you watch Star Wars, if not the other way around? Here’s an idea: watch it then put a sign on the back of your car saying “Just watched Star Wars for the first time!” 😉 😉
  
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  - Chatter Master on April 17, 2017 at 4:26 pm said:
    
    Hahahahahahahahahahahaa! I’m having a flashback…… duct tape okay to use? ANd technically I’ve seen it once but it was so long ago…..I don’t remember much more than the characters. 😉
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 5:00 pm said:
    
    You do know there’s more than one movie, right? 🙂
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 18, 2017 at 5:02 pm said:
    
    Yes……… but…….I haven’t seen ANY of them.
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm said:
    
    It might be time. At least the original three. You might surprise yourself and enjoy them.
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 19, 2017 at 4:29 pm said:
    
    If I watch them….you will be first to know. 😉
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 19, 2017 at 4:47 pm said:
    
    Yes! And I’d love to know what you think. Though I’m not die-hard, so if you don’t enjoy them, it’s okay to say so. We’ll still be friends. 🙂
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 19, 2017 at 4:48 pm said:
    
    And that is all that matters. 🙂
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 19, 2017 at 4:49 pm said:
    
    Never a fear there, my dear.
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 20, 2017 at 5:51 pm said:
    
    You’re my favorite today PIF. 🙂
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 20, 2017 at 6:39 pm said:
    
    I most definitely approve that comment. 🙂 And while I have you in good standing, I’m fully aware that I’m behind in visiting your blog. You may have noticed that I tend to catch up at least part way on Saturdays. Yet I haven’t visited since last Saturday yet! Please don’t feel the lack of love. Trust me, it’s not you, it’s me!!
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm said:
    
    Oh PIF, I completely get it. Don’t you ever worry. My stuff will be there when you get to it (and if it’s too much for heaven’s sake skip it). 😉 You have things …. you know…. life. 🙂 But thank you for telling me that. And you are always in good standing.
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 21, 2017 at 9:05 pm said:
    
    You’re such a good blog friend!!!!!!! And when people talk to me about this baby being a good sleeper or not, I always think of you, and think Chatter Master will be praying for that. I think I’ve got a good shot with this one. 🙂 Oh, and oops. No pressure!
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 22, 2017 at 7:17 am said:
    
    Hahahaha. I will promise to only take partial blame if the baby is not a good sleeper. However, I take full credit if the baby is a great sleeper! 😉 Fair is fair PIF.
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on April 22, 2017 at 9:51 am said:
    
    Deal!
    
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  - Chatter Master on April 22, 2017 at 7:07 pm said:
    
    Perfect.
    
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She-Ra on April 17, 2017 at 4:32 pm said:

I want to like this a 1000 times!!! 😂 😂 😂

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 17, 2017 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  I want to approve your comment a 1000 times. 🙂
  
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Lucie on April 17, 2017 at 8:26 pm said:

These teacher would have given her an “A”! But what do I know? I stink in 4th grade math!! ;>)

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 18, 2017 at 9:49 am said:
  
  🙂 🙂
  
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thefolia on April 18, 2017 at 5:22 am said:

It’s always a noble gesture to give your teacher a good laugh especially when it’s her mommy. it will be interesting what your other child will write when it’s her turn for the lesson.

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 18, 2017 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Even better that she wrote it in all sincerity, not realizing it wasn’t the answer expected. 🙂
  
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Jacqui Murray on April 19, 2017 at 2:58 pm said:

I am so glad my kids are grown up. I don’t get this new math.

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 19, 2017 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  It’s a little absurd, to be quite honest. And my math teacher husband dislikes it too. Since I’m homeschooling I can choose to ignore those parts that I don’t care for.
  
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shoes on April 20, 2017 at 5:09 pm said:

Ha! That is awesome and should be rewarded with extra credit points.

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- ParentingIsFunny on April 20, 2017 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Truly. 🙂
  
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danupondrake on May 19, 2017 at 5:53 am said:

Man! I’m in the 7th grade and I just cannot… do this problem! Nice post.

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- ParentingIsFunny on May 19, 2017 at 10:07 am said:
  
  Sometimes these problems are ridiculous. Thanks for reading and enjoying! 🙂
  
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  - danupondrake on May 19, 2017 at 10:46 am said:
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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