Challenge: Can you solve this math problem for middle schoolers – without a calculator?
Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but I have recently become more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below.
These puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because they are really fun!
These are old classic mathematical problems. When you were in middle or high school.
These math problems are more fun when you find yourself trying to remember the math you learned as a child.
Can you figure out the correct solution?
Here is the challenge, in the picture below.
At the top of the picture, we see the task and then four possible answers.
Which solution do you think is the correct one?
How did you come up with it?
Take your time and think about it to find the correct solution.
Done? Below you can check if you picked the right number!
A
B
C
The correct answer
The correct answer is B: 12.
Why is 12 the correct answer?
Well, if you remember from your school days, according to the order of operations, you do multiplication before addition and subtraction, so you start by solving 3 x 3, which results in 9.
Then we are left with a simpler math problem: 3 + 9 – 3 + 3
The answer is therefore 12.
Did you pick the correct number? Congratulations!
Teacher calls parents for an urgent meeting
Teacher Calls Parents for Urgent Meeting
A six-year-old boy’s drawing sparked debate online after his teacher called his parents for a serious discussion. The teacher was concerned about a drawing the boy created when asked to depict his family.
When the parents arrived, the teacher presented a drawing that appeared to show four people with cords around their necks. The parents clarified that it actually depicted their family snorkeling in the Bahamas.
The incident led to mixed opinions online. Some argued the teacher should have asked the child for clarification first, while others supported her actions, emphasizing the importance of safety in such situations.
What do you think?
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