This is a math problem aimed at 6-year-olds, but even the child’s parents are puzzled by the problem, which requires solving something called “new math.”
This question asks you to “fill in the missing digits” in a number box, breaks down 27 into “10” and “1,” and then asks how many “1”s there are in total.
Many people might take the logical approach of dividing 10 into 2 (for 20) and 1 of 7 (for 7), but this answer allows the student named Summer to Her mother, Tisha, was confused. Sanders.
She shared a photo of the problem to Facebook and wrote, “This new math is not about it!”
In addition to the math problem itself, Ms. Saunders wrote a note below the question, saying: I have to ask, how did Summer get #3 wrong? Her father and I wanted to reflect on her mistakes and make sure we were on the right path. ”
The teacher answered: “Hello, this is the new math they are teaching us. 27…27 pieces.
“I want her to know that having two tens and seven ones is the same as having 27 ones.”
And Sanders wasn’t the only one baffled by this explanation, as one commenter wrote:
“That’s ridiculous,” said another.
A third student said, “But if they have a box labeled “10” and “1,” and they only ask for “1,” how on earth is this math, math? Is that so?” he asked.
Even teachers seem to dislike the concept of “new mathematics”, with one teacher writing: As a parent, I’m just confused. ”
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