Standards of basic maths

ChemicalJasper replied on 06/12/2016 22:01

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:01

Facebook seems to be full of maths teasers like the ones below at the minute, but I am astounded how many adults post incorrect answers (at least 75%).

My 10 year old got all of these correct first time, yet many regularly bemoan the perceived lowering of educational standards - I think these kids are learning plenty! SmileSmile

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Cornersteady replied on 06/12/2016 22:25

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:25

actually I've used the middle one when teaching order od operators (BIDMAS) . Something like 70% of americans get it wrong

Lets see how many posters can get the middle one right?

Yes I agree with you

PS the answer is not 9

Cornersteady replied on 06/12/2016 22:32

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:32

Beat me to it Pippah....unless it was a cunning bit of whit from Corners!

yes I have lots of cunning plans, and like Baldrick they never come to much 

Bakers2 replied on 06/12/2016 22:36

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:36

I have been amazed at some of the answers to these in fb

I too wondered how the maths teacher got a middle one out of four

ChemicalJasper replied on 06/12/2016 22:38

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:38

Umm how do you get a middle one of 4?

I make 1st answer 48

2nd 16

3rd 3

4th 100

In the politest way possible - Sorry Pippah.

Cornersteady replied on 06/12/2016 22:39

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:39

I have been amazed at some of the answers to these in fb

I too wondered how the maths teacher got a middle one out of four

I was drunk am drunk...

replied on 06/12/2016 22:40

Posted on 06/12/2016 22:40

Umm how do you get a middle one of 4?

I make 1st answer 48

2nd 16

3rd 3

4th 100

Fraid not Winking

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