Came across this puzzle for an 8 year old

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The forum discussion centers around a challenging math problem intended for eight-year-olds, which involves solving a system of simultaneous equations with three variables: hats (H), candles (C), and mugs (M). Participants agree that the problem is inappropriate for the target age group, as it aligns more with A-level mathematics. The discussion includes methods for solving the equations using elimination and substitution, emphasizing the importance of understanding the process rather than just obtaining the answer.

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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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  • #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.
 
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No no. I agree with that. That was more of an aside so to speak.
 
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