Came across this puzzle for an 8 year old

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The discussion centers around a math puzzle found in an 8-year-old's school book, which many participants believe is too complex for that age group. The problem involves simultaneous equations, and while some suggest that with the right assumptions it can be solved, others argue it is more appropriate for older students. Participants express skepticism about the puzzle's suitability for young learners, noting that it resembles problems typically encountered at higher educational levels. There is also a debate about the clarity of the symbols used in the puzzle, with some confusion over what they represent. Overall, the consensus is that while challenging problems can be beneficial, this particular one may not be appropriate for its intended audience.
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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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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.
 
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No no. I agree with that. That was more of an aside so to speak.
 
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