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:
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!
That is hilarious! (Cue Star Wars theme music here)
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I thought so too.
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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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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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In my class, she’d get bonus points for creativity.
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She’s not wrong!
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I know, right? Probably didn’t need a second glance.
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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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🙂 That would be great.
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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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That is surprisingly bold of you to admit publicly. 😉 But I’m glad you still find it funny.
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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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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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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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Yeah, I hear ya. The receiving is always nice, however, so thank you. 🙂
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I know nothing about Star Wars. But, I appreciate a kid using her head. 🙂 And humor.
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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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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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You do know there’s more than one movie, right? 🙂
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Yes……… but…….I haven’t seen ANY of them.
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It might be time. At least the original three. You might surprise yourself and enjoy them.
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If I watch them….you will be first to know. 😉
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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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And that is all that matters. 🙂
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Never a fear there, my dear.
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You’re my favorite today PIF. 🙂
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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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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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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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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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Deal!
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Perfect.
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I want to like this a 1000 times!!! 😂 😂 😂
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I want to approve your comment a 1000 times. 🙂
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These teacher would have given her an “A”! But what do I know? I stink in 4th grade math!! ;>)
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🙂 🙂
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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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Even better that she wrote it in all sincerity, not realizing it wasn’t the answer expected. 🙂
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I am so glad my kids are grown up. I don’t get this new math.
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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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Ha! That is awesome and should be rewarded with extra credit points.
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Truly. 🙂
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Man! I’m in the 7th grade and I just cannot… do this problem! Nice post.
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Sometimes these problems are ridiculous. Thanks for reading and enjoying! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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