well, I had a math test yesterday, 5 questions, 20 points each, and then I saw this bonus question(10 points) that reads: what has 4 legs, and talks? so I tried everything, but nothing worked....and so I just put Mr.Patnalli(my math teacher's name) and the test was passed back today, and on the bonus side, the teacher wrote: haha, nice quess, close, but no, you didn't get it. the correct answer is: 2 people. What the heck?how is that supposed to have anything to do with math!!!????
2006-06-26 06:19:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Learning math, or anything else, requires that you use your reasoning ability. If you are not thinking about it, trying to figure it out, then you are not truly learning. You are memorizing. Sounds like he is trying to help you develop your reasoning ability with that question. I know that you probably think that he is just messing with you and trying to make things hard, but learning isn't always easy. At least it was a bonus, and he didn't take away points for not guessing it correctly.
2006-06-26 06:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by It's Complicated 4 · 17⤊ 1⤋
Heheh thats a funny Guy well u should be happy that he didnt give u 10 points off for putting him down at least u know he likes you hehehe have a nice one
2006-06-26 13:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, mathematics isn't taught simply for the sake of rote memorization and formulaic computation-- it's taught to get you to think critically about several ways and means to solve problems that offer several solutions.
That kind of quirky thinking question is fantastic for logic and problem solving. It makes perfect sense.
Better luck next time.
2006-06-26 14:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by ishotvoltron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, one can't discern anything from the question. How do we know it's not 4 one-legged amputees? How about two one-legged amputees and a "normal" person?
2006-06-26 13:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by angrysandwichguy2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't... you may want to talk to the Dean or Principal about it (if it's really bothering you that much)
2006-06-26 13:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by ricardoaz2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, 2+2 is four... so there you go
...yea i lied, that has to be the worst ever... haha
2006-06-26 13:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by ur0best6bet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is really dumb
2006-06-26 13:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea....
2006-06-26 13:23:33 · answer #8 · answered by lylagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋