Tag: Common Core
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A Clever Fourth Grader’s Take on “Girl Code”
Get Pregnant Fast A clever fourth grader recently turned to “girl code” to sidestep a tricky Common Core math question, and her humorous response has captured the attention of many online. The Math Problem In a math problem involving four boys—Jake, Tom, Alex, and Sam—who each went on four dates with four different girls, the…
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This Common Core Worksheet Is Leaving Parents Scratching Their Heads
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever looked at a math worksheet and wondered why the answers were marked as “incorrect”? A recent image of such a worksheet has gone viral, racking up over three million views in just a week, with the overwhelming reaction being pure confusion. Take the first question: 5×3 equals 15, right?…
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New Holderness Family Video Reveals Why Homework is a Total Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast The Holderness Family is back at it again, this time with a comedic take on homework in their latest video that parodies Rihanna’s hit “Work” into “Homework.” This clever rendition not only brings the laughs but also highlights the universal struggle of tackling homework – a challenge for both kids and their…
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10 Tweets About Homework That Will Have You Reaching for the Wine
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, parenting! Just when you think you’ve survived the chaos of diapers, sleepless nights, and endless tantrums, you’re hit with the nightmare that is homework. Today’s elementary school experience is a far cry from our own. While we were busy watching little Timmy stick crayons up his nose, today’s kids are tackling…
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The Humorous Parents of Twitter Share Their Thoughts on Parenting and Booze
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting and a little drinking go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you enjoyed a glass of wine or a cold beer before having kids, you likely find even more solace in them now. The simple pleasure of knowing that a well-deserved drink awaits you after the kids are tucked in…
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Dad Playfully Trolls School with Common Core Math Check
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve got a kid in elementary school, chances are you’ve grappled with the perplexing world of Common Core math. Adopted by nearly all states except for a handful, this approach has drawn a mixed bag of reactions from parents. One dad, however, decided to turn his frustration into a hilarious statement…
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Why I Embrace “New Math” and My Kids Do Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve never been what one would call a math whiz. Admitting this may not align with the popular growth mindset philosophy, but it’s the truth. I grew up during the ’70s and ’80s when education was more about being inherently good or bad at subjects, and I certainly fell…
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Child’s Unique Take on Math Problem Sparks Laughter and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding Common Core education, many parents have voiced their frustrations over the necessity of explaining how one arrives at a particular answer. This has raised the question: isn’t it enough to simply provide the correct solution? Take, for instance, a simple math problem given to young Tyler: “If Ben…