Last week I had a conversation with a friend over our shared desire to “refresh” on basic knowledge… you know, stuff we learned in jr. high, but haven’t thought about since. Capital cities, basic geography, stuff like that. After arguing with a sales associate that 50% of $79 was $35, she decided she needed a refresher in basic math. I agreed. She does.
We were in the car together last night.
“Quick- what is 9 + 7?” I asked.
“Oh, uhhhh. I don’t know! See what I’m talking about?”
“Okay, here’s a trick with nines. Take one from the other number, 7, add to nine to make ten, then add the 6 that’s left.” (This should be a split second process.)
“Oh, my gosh! Why didn’t my teachers ever tell me that?? YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE!!”
I do what I can. I like to think I’m making the world a better place, one addition at a time.
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