a menagerie of second-graders

Sep 11, 2009 19:05

Today I gave my students a super hard math problem.  The title of the problem was "How Many Legs."  This was a written assignment, so they had quite a while to think about it.    Below you will find the three funniest answers.

"Mrs. Foley lives on a farm.  There are six chickens, five cats, and three pigs that she owns.  How many legs are on the ( Read more... )

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llamafranko September 12 2009, 12:04:21 UTC
Liz, thank you. I was having the worst few days over here working on the dissertation, but that last answer made me spit diet coke out I was laughing so hard. Kids truly are the best and I am so pleased you are teaching the youth of America...thanks for sharing that, it truly lifted my spirits:)

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lizstories September 13 2009, 03:46:30 UTC
I'm glad I could brighten your day, Irene! Sometimes a little laughter is all it takes, right? I hope more of it comes your way.

Glad I could help. :)

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umwgecko September 12 2009, 17:36:58 UTC
MEAT for the win!!!

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jessiedan September 14 2009, 00:29:12 UTC
WOW

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thelilflower September 14 2009, 03:29:23 UTC
Are you sure that the winner isn't somehow related to the Schierers?

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