Came across this puzzle for an 8 year old

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The discussion revolves around a math problem intended for an 8-year-old, which involves symbols representing different objects, leading to a system of equations. Participants express concerns about the appropriateness of the problem's difficulty level for the intended age group.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Some participants suggest that the problem may be solvable through assumptions about the symbols' values, while others question whether it is suitable for an 8-year-old. There are discussions about using trial and error, elimination, and substitution methods without detailing specific steps.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants sharing various interpretations and approaches to the problem. There is no clear consensus on the appropriateness of the problem for the age group, and some participants express frustration over the original poster's absence and the lack of a definitive answer.

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Participants note the original poster's history of posting complex problems, raising doubts about the authenticity of the problem's context. There are mentions of imposed homework rules and the expectation of showing effort in problem-solving.

  • #31
Is this the new way of teaching math I've heard about that leaves the parents of millenials non-plussed?

I suspect this is one of it's proponents: Jill Neumayer DePiper.

I would like to say I'm not pointing fingers but if I'm not then I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I'm certainly not calling her competency in question! I'm nowhere that much into this subject. She just kind of popped up without much work on my behalf.

"Jill Neumayer DePiper is an expert in mathematics education and leads large-scale research studies and evaluation studies to broaden access to high-quality instruction. Her research focuses on changes in teacher knowledge and instructional practices that advance the quality and equity of mathematics instruction, particularly focused in middle grades mathematics."

---- Jill Neumayer DePiper

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  • #32
No idea @sbrothy, but IMO, PF should not accept those who don't respect PF clear and easy rules, ie, statement of the question, attempt to solve, a little bit of LaTeX... In a single word : effort.
 
  • #33
No no. I agree with that. That was more of an aside so to speak.
 
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