OT: The "Pix was entrusted to teach, give me Extra Credit questions" Thread

[BGDave]

I'm well aware of the origins of the theorem, DS, though I appreciate the implication that I've never taken any sort of high school math.

And yes, you should remove the designation. Thing is though, it's supposed to be a trick question. If you think A^2+B^2=C^2 is going to trick your students into assuming the Pythagorean theorem, that's fine. If not, use a different contextually true but generally false theorem without context. It's supposed to prod them into critical thinking; just because you imply something is true doesn't mean it is. If anyone complains? So what, it's extra credit. Seriously, you asked somebody to name two characters from a stupid old board game; pretty sure you can do whatever you want at this point.






Colonel Mustard Professor Plum Mr Green Mrs White Ms Scarlett Mrs Peacock Mr Boddy

All true, but I really wrote it not as a trick or a critical thinking exercise, but for the smarta$$ second part, if a < c, why do you want an A?

I will let Pix explain the purpose of the bonus questions.

 

[forty_three]

 

[DragonfromTO]

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I love this answer. Should absolutely get full credit. When you specifically tell someone their answer can be as simple or complex as they want and give no other guidelines you don't get to bitch that it's too simple.

 

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[forty_three]

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Show the attached picture to your students and ask them "what is this?"

/marks deducted if they answer "a picture"

 

[elocomotive]

What team eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 NHL playoffs?
A: Washington Capitals

 

[forty_three]

What team eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 NHL playoffs?
A: New York Islanders

FTFY