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How many apples would you have left if Principal Klutz takes twenty-eight apples from fifty-eight apples?
How many apples would you have left if Principal Klutz takes twenty-eight apples from fifty-eight apples?
- 10
- 20
- 30 (correct)
- 28
What was Miss Daisy's reaction to arithmetic?
What was Miss Daisy's reaction to arithmetic?
- She thought it was boring.
- She found it easy.
- She hated it. (correct)
- She loved it.
Which method did Andrea use to explain the concept of four times four?
Which method did Andrea use to explain the concept of four times four?
- Telling a story.
- Arranging crayons in rows. (correct)
- Using counting blocks.
- Drawing pictures.
What was Miss Daisy's response when the students explained four times four to her?
What was Miss Daisy's response when the students explained four times four to her?
What did Michael use to explain the multiplication of four times four?
What did Michael use to explain the multiplication of four times four?
What conclusion can be drawn about A.J.'s attitude towards the arithmetic problem presented by Miss Daisy?
What conclusion can be drawn about A.J.'s attitude towards the arithmetic problem presented by Miss Daisy?
What incorrect conclusion did Miss Daisy reach while counting the pencils?
What incorrect conclusion did Miss Daisy reach while counting the pencils?
What fraction of pencils remained when Michael removed half of them?
What fraction of pencils remained when Michael removed half of them?
What does Michael Robinson think about the girl they are discussing?
What does Michael Robinson think about the girl they are discussing?
What activity did the boys engage in during recess?
What activity did the boys engage in during recess?
What was Ryan's idea about the school?
What was Ryan's idea about the school?
What was the total amount of money the boys collected?
What was the total amount of money the boys collected?
What did the boys promise to one another regarding school?
What did the boys promise to one another regarding school?
What did the group want to turn the school into if they purchased it?
What did the group want to turn the school into if they purchased it?
Why did Ryan believe they couldn't buy the school?
Why did Ryan believe they couldn't buy the school?
How did the boys feel about Miss Daisy?
How did the boys feel about Miss Daisy?
What activity did Principal Klutz do to make everyone feel better?
What activity did Principal Klutz do to make everyone feel better?
What did Billy suggest about reading when they grow up?
What did Billy suggest about reading when they grow up?
How did the narrator feel about learning to read at first?
How did the narrator feel about learning to read at first?
What misunderstanding occurred with Miss Daisy regarding the word 'read'?
What misunderstanding occurred with Miss Daisy regarding the word 'read'?
What did Miss Daisy say about her qualifications to teach second grade?
What did Miss Daisy say about her qualifications to teach second grade?
What was the reaction of the students when Miss Daisy claimed she couldn't spell 'read'?
What was the reaction of the students when Miss Daisy claimed she couldn't spell 'read'?
Which words did the narrator write on the chalkboard?
Which words did the narrator write on the chalkboard?
What type of sandwich was packed in the narrator's lunchbox?
What type of sandwich was packed in the narrator's lunchbox?
What profession did Michael Robinson decide he wanted to pursue?
What profession did Michael Robinson decide he wanted to pursue?
How many bonbons did Andrea suggest using for the arithmetic problem?
How many bonbons did Andrea suggest using for the arithmetic problem?
What did Miss Daisy suggest could be done with the bonbons?
What did Miss Daisy suggest could be done with the bonbons?
What was Miss Daisy's reaction to Andrea's arithmetic question?
What was Miss Daisy's reaction to Andrea's arithmetic question?
What did the students do after Miss Daisy passed out bonbons?
What did the students do after Miss Daisy passed out bonbons?
What was the main topic that the narrator wanted to discuss after the bonbon activity?
What was the main topic that the narrator wanted to discuss after the bonbon activity?
What incorrect conclusion can be drawn about Miss Daisy from the content?
What incorrect conclusion can be drawn about Miss Daisy from the content?
What does Andrea Young express interest in pursuing if she cannot be a veterinarian?
What does Andrea Young express interest in pursuing if she cannot be a veterinarian?
What was the group's main idea for the school?
What was the group's main idea for the school?
How did Miss Daisy react to the idea of buying the school?
How did Miss Daisy react to the idea of buying the school?
What does the narrator suspect Mrs. Cooney is doing with the poster in her office?
What does the narrator suspect Mrs. Cooney is doing with the poster in her office?
Why did Mrs. Cooney have the students take off their shoes?
Why did Mrs. Cooney have the students take off their shoes?
What was unique about Mrs. Cooney's ruler?
What was unique about Mrs. Cooney's ruler?
What was the narrator's weight when measured by Mrs. Cooney?
What was the narrator's weight when measured by Mrs. Cooney?
What conclusion did the narrator's friend Billy make about weight and intelligence?
What conclusion did the narrator's friend Billy make about weight and intelligence?
How did Mrs. Cooney describe her own foot?
How did Mrs. Cooney describe her own foot?
What was Principal Klutz's offer for renting the school?
What was Principal Klutz's offer for renting the school?
What did Andrea Young explain as the difference between buying and renting?
What did Andrea Young explain as the difference between buying and renting?
Who helped with creating posters and promoting the reading challenge?
Who helped with creating posters and promoting the reading challenge?
What was the main goal of the reading challenge?
What was the main goal of the reading challenge?
What unusual incentive did Principal Klutz offer if the reading goal was achieved?
What unusual incentive did Principal Klutz offer if the reading goal was achieved?
How did the students respond to the reading challenge during school?
How did the students respond to the reading challenge during school?
What strategy did the main character employ to spread the word about the reading challenge?
What strategy did the main character employ to spread the word about the reading challenge?
Which of the following educators supported the reading challenge by allowing posters in their areas?
Which of the following educators supported the reading challenge by allowing posters in their areas?
Flashcards
Addition
Addition
The process of adding two or more numbers together.
Subtraction
Subtraction
The process of taking one number away from another.
Multiplication
Multiplication
The process of repeatedly adding a number to itself a certain number of times.
Division
Division
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Sum
Sum
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Difference
Difference
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Product
Product
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Quotient
Quotient
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Reading
Reading
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Spelling
Spelling
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Learning from mistakes
Learning from mistakes
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Writing
Writing
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Classroom participation
Classroom participation
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Learning
Learning
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Comprehending
Comprehending
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Sentence
Sentence
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Buying a company
Buying a company
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School
School
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Ownership
Ownership
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Recess
Recess
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Genius idea
Genius idea
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Video-game arcade
Video-game arcade
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Skateboard
Skateboard
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Adding up money
Adding up money
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Foot
Foot
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Ruler
Ruler
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Foot
Foot
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Foot
Foot
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Foot
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Foot
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Foot
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Foot
Foot
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Three times three
Three times three
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Needs help with arithmetic
Needs help with arithmetic
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Bonbon party
Bonbon party
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Arithmetic problem
Arithmetic problem
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Raising your hand
Raising your hand
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Buying
Buying
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Million Pages Read
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Custodian
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School Library
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Principal
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Study Notes
First Day of Second Grade
- Student, A.J., expresses dislike for school
- Classmates laugh, but A.J. feels no remorse
- A.J. believes learning can happen through TV
- A.J. sees school as a chore for adults
A.J.'s Thoughts on School
- Children can learn important information through TV like what cereal tastes best, best toys etc.
- Sees school as a way for adults not to have to pay for babysitters
Miss Daisy and School
- A.J. shares negative sentiment about school
- Miss Daisy shares similar sentiment
Bonbons
- Miss Daisy describes bonbons as chocolate treats, the size of large acorns
- They are meant to be eaten whole without a napkin
- A.J. considers a full box of bonbons as a single sitting
Principal Klutz
- Principal Klutz discusses school rules and arithmetic
- Klutz does not like chewing gum
- Klutz also mentions school halls and not running in them
Arithmetic
- Principal Klutz asks students questions about arithmetic
- Talks about taking away apples from A.J.
- A.J. shows disinterest, showing disdain for arithmetic
- A.J. states disinterest in arithmetic
Arithmetic Explanation
- Principal Klutz asks about multiplication
- A.J., and others express disinterest
- Andrea Young corrects Miss Daisy on arithmetic problems
- Michael Robinson provides examples for Miss Daisy
- Talks about subtracting half of pencils, showing different concepts in arithmetic
Teacher's Abilities
- Students wonder if Miss Daisy is actually qualified to teach, especially given her ignorance in arithmetic
- She is considered dumb by other students
Other Observations
- Andrea Young sits in the front of the class, giving the impression that she is very keen
- Michael Robinson wears a red T-shirt with a dirt bike and explains things to Miss Daisy
- Emily expresses sadness that Miss Daisy's lack of knowledge about topics such as arithmetic, etc.
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Test your knowledge about the arithmetic concepts and classroom interactions from the story. This quiz covers characters like Principal Klutz and Miss Daisy, as well as various mathematical problems discussed in class. See how well you remember the students' methods and reactions to arithmetic challenges.