Ah, the struggle is real. No matter how many accomplishments you have under your belt, facing a sixth-grade math worksheet can be a humbling experience. Surely, we learned this stuff, right? Maybe it’s buried deep in my brain—taking up valuable space that could be used to remember all the episodes of my favorite shows instead.
I genuinely admire that my son enjoys math. He seems to grasp it quite well, likely due to the effective teaching methods he experiences—and the quality of his instructor. If I’d had a patient teacher like Mr. Anderson instead of the stern Ms. Collins, who wielded a ruler like a weapon, I might still remember what the distributive property is!
Here’s another thought: it should be considered a crime to say, “You’ll never use this again” in front of kids. To foster interest in math and science, we should swap out all the singing competitions on TV for math and science challenges. After all, with 14 seasons of one show and seven of another, it’s clear there are plenty of talented singers out there.
Admittedly, the math problems below aren’t that daunting once you shake off the fear or figure out the variables. My colleague, Sarah, managed to solve them in just 20 minutes—which is nothing short of genius in my book! However, after a long day filled with responsibilities, when you’re exhausted and just want to relax with the news, you may find yourself secretly wishing your child can ace it solo. But if they can’t, like me, you might reach out to Mr. Anderson to ask if he can help you brush up on your skills.
While we’d love to glance at our children’s homework and say, “Good luck with that,” maybe a quick refresher wouldn’t hurt. Test your knowledge with my son’s homework below. If you find yourself lost, consider getting a tutor. I promise I won’t bring out the ruler.
Definition: The Distributive Property is …
When would you use the distributive property?
- a. 5 (x-8) = 15
- b. 12 + 3 (n+2) = 27
- c. -4(x+3) = 8
- d. 1/2(x-14) = 3
- e. 4 + 2 (1 + x) = 12
Answers:
- a. x = 11;
- b. n = 3;
- c. x = -5;
- d. x = 20;
- e. x = 3;
This article was originally published on February 19, 2015.
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