O.K. ... so I gave a math test the other day. I have learned that I have been doing Math wrong for all these years.
$12.00 - $4.00 = $12.00
14 - 5 = 19
17 - 9= 9
among many others. All, of course, after I read the directions to them and had them highlight the important bits.
When I put these new math problems on the board this morning, they looked at me like I had 12 heads! "Those aren't right!" I heard from many. My response to them: "Duh!"
It all comes down to these few simple words... THEY DON'T LISTEN! and if they are listening, it doesn't compute. Where is the connection between the brain and the ears?? Which synapses have gone on vacation months early, if they were even there in the first place?
And it's like I tell my "loud-volumed" friends- volume does not increase understanding. In fact, I sometimes get better results when I whisper. At least I know they're paying attention then.
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from the profoundly intelligent, to the amazingly bizarre...
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For all those who have kids, work with them, have come in contact with them, or just listened to a conversation between them...
Bill Cosby had it right when he had the show "Kids say the darnedest things!"
This is my version of "I should write a book!" of all the lovely little tidbits I hear on a regular basis!
Bill Cosby had it right when he had the show "Kids say the darnedest things!"
This is my version of "I should write a book!" of all the lovely little tidbits I hear on a regular basis!
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