I think I see where the confusion is.
the student is technically correct
BUT
the teacher was expecting a literal reading of the equation
Three times Four
the student gave Four times Three
Is this silly? Yes
the student is answering a math problem, but the test is asking a language question
the student is technically correct
BUT
the teacher was expecting a literal reading of the equation
Three times Four
the student gave Four times Three
Is this silly? Yes
the student is answering a math problem, but the test is asking a language question
@GaryPaulWood
More importantly, this is the exact case, where you can see a student being punished fur understanding the principle of equasion and the comutative property.
This cannot possibly lead to anything else, but students learning to ignore the logic and focus 100% on the expected steps.
@LukeAlmighty @GaryPaulWood it's punishing the slightest hint of independent problem solving, and grinding it out of them.
@themilkman @LukeAlmighty
this is true
both of you are correct
but ask yourselves if the intent of the question was made clear in the first place
You can't answer a question as intended if the intention isn't made unambiguous
this is true
both of you are correct
but ask yourselves if the intent of the question was made clear in the first place
You can't answer a question as intended if the intention isn't made unambiguous
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@GaryPaulWood @themilkman
The intent of the question was clear, and the kid passed.
The teacher, on the other hand, should get a different job. Might I recommend a servitor duty?
