Pastor Dave's Highlights

[CntryBoy777]

8+4=12; 8-4=4
It is sad to the extent that so-called "Intelligent" people have complicated something as simple as Math. Just because they have a degree doesn't mean they are intelligent....even engineers can't reinvent the wheel, only the material that it is made from.........

 

[Pastor Dave]

Right. Old math, new math. Wonder what Einstein or Newton would say?

That is also the answer we went with.

 

[CntryBoy777]

I'm just so thankful that I don't have anymore in school. I was never the parent the school was Excited to see coming for a visit.........and that was about 10yrs ago with the youngest.

 

[Hens and Roos]

how about 48

 

[Pastor Dave]

I have to behave being a pastor in the community, but I will back mine if they are wronged when right. I will also flog 'em if they've wronged someone. So far, so good. One's in lower grade school, and the other preschool. Haha. Long way to go and time to change my position.

 

[Hens and Roos]

every year DH and I revisit 3 grades...lol...this year it's 7th grade, 10th grade and 12th grade but they really don't need our help much(older siblings help the younger)!

 

[CntryBoy777]

I guess I didn't complete the problem....my answer is 84

 

[Pastor Dave]

Fred, you were righter (See what I did there) the first time when you showed your work. Had to be under 60.

 

[Latestarter]

Actually, the two digit number is supposed to be LESS than 60, so 84 would be incorrect. It would have to be 48, but the problem should be written clearer as regards the subtraction so it's clear that the first # of the 2 digit number would be subtracted from the 2nd #... Most naturally figure the 2nd number is subtracted from the first.

In fact this type of problem is the first "introduction" to algebraic formulas. Since the US is presently losing ground in the math and sciences (intellectually and scholarly) to other countries, many school programs are trying to increase exposure to higher level math and science at much younger ages. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Pastor Dave]

Heath was beginning to do algebraic equations in kindergarten math, which kinda blew my mind. I remember counting apples and oranges. What you say makes perfect sense Joe.