Homework assignments can sometimes make both students and parents scratch their heads in confusion. Even adults may find themselves struggling to find the right answers to their children’s perplexing homework questions. Luckily, platforms like Reddit and Twitter have provided a space for parents to seek help and share their experiences.
English Challenge in Grade 1
A mom was left puzzled by her first-grade son’s English homework, which required him to identify words with the same ending sound as “fin.” However, the options provided in the activity were not exactly related to the picture. Reddit users came to the rescue, explaining that the ending sound didn’t necessarily have to rhyme with “fin.” For example, words like “bun” and “spoon” also ended with the same sound.
Tricky Kindergarten Task
Kindergarten homework questions are usually straightforward, but sometimes they can be tricky. One parent struggled to find a three-letter word to describe a picture of a rabbit with her bunnies playing. A helpful Reddit user suggested the word “pet,” explaining that the worksheet intentionally makes the last question more challenging by changing the sound of the letter.
Challenging Math in Grade 3
Math problems for elementary students are typically solvable with the given numbers. However, when a Grade 3 student had to answer the question, “Janell had 15 marbles. She lost some of them. How many does Janell have now?” Reddit users found it unfair for a student at such a young age. Some users creatively responded, saying “Janell lost her marbles” or “She has some left.”
A Six-Year-Old’s Puzzling Homework
While most educational assignments for six-year-olds are visually-based, one student’s task left her parents puzzled. The activity sheet featured a paint splatter and several apples, with the question asking, “How many apples could be covered by the paint? There cannot be more than 20.” Even Reddit users found this question confusing, with one person speculating that it might be a riddle.
Singaporean Math Challenge
A Twitter user shared a math problem intended for grade one students in Singapore. The problem seemed almost impossible to solve, but one person managed to come up with a solution by tweaking the question slightly.
Another Mind-Boggling Math Problem
Yet another math question posted on Twitter left people scratching their heads. This time, students were asked to calculate the perimeter of a shape based on the calculations of another rectilinear shape. One Twitter user sarcastically remarked that these types of questions were quite justified for a ten-year-old.
Solving a Complex Equation
Math problems can sometimes get quite complex, but they usually have a definite solution. However, one particular math problem on Twitter proved to be too challenging. It involved an orchestra of 120 players taking 40 minutes to play Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and asked how long it would take for 60 players to perform the symphony. Although the math behind the question may seem irrelevant, as a Twitter user pointed out, the speed of the symphony does not depend on the number of musicians performing it.
As daunting as these homework questions may seem, parents can find solace in online communities such as Reddit, where they can seek guidance and share their perplexing experiences. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in scratching your head over these puzzling assignments!
