tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403012288289020503.post7820226877461866357..comments2023-08-03T23:43:45.884+10:00Comments on Defying Gravity: End of an era...Ingihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06396226904711922049noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403012288289020503.post-91688882973546282292014-12-22T06:52:51.000+11:002014-12-22T06:52:51.000+11:00Good luck guys with the new school. I am sure you ...Good luck guys with the new school. I am sure you will rock the place with your brilliance. Have enjoyed reading about your journey.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403012288289020503.post-22997437553801063522014-12-23T05:56:27.000+11:002014-12-23T05:56:27.000+11:00I can't wait to read all about the next chapte...I can't wait to read all about the next chapter, Ingi!Debhttp://notinadequate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403012288289020503.post-43014494316526085572015-01-02T19:02:53.000+11:002015-01-02T19:02:53.000+11:00Hmm, don't know why the answer is 8, I thought...Hmm, don't know why the answer is 8, I thought it was 6 too. Please explain! (channeling Pauline Hanson :-) )<br><br>Good luck with the return to school. Mine were in school for just over 18 months. There were good things, opportunities and learning experiences, but on the education front not much happened in maths. Both boys tested almost back at the same level in Singapore Maths. Not Happy Jan! (Gee am I quoting a lot of Australian references or what?!)<br><br>I hope your children do well and that the school appreciates their uniqueness.<br><br>Best wishes<br>Jen in Qld (prev NSW)Jen in Qldhttp://jens-busy-days.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403012288289020503.post-68706176368674673072015-01-25T13:01:20.000+11:002015-01-25T13:01:20.000+11:00Hi Jen! if something cost $4 plus half its cost, h...Hi Jen! <br><br><em>if something cost $4 plus half its cost, how much is it? Lots of people yelling out 6, but WG pipes up 8 (which is the right answer)</em><br>So, if the "something" is represented by x, then you can write an equation: x = 4 + x/2<br>To solve for x (ie: work out what x is - in this case, how much the "something" costs), you need to get all the x's on one side of the equation and all the numbers on the other, in this case, substract x/2 from both sides:<br>x-x/2 = 4<br>Multiply both sides by 2 to get of the fraction:<br>2(x-x/2) = 2.4<br>2x - 2x/2 = 8<br>Subtract the like terms:<br>2x-x = 8<br>and you are left with:<br>x=8<br><br>Easy, huh? It took me a few minutes with pen and paper, it took her a few seconds with that scary brain of hers.<br><br>We are going in with as positive attitude as we can, but also realistic expectations. We also know there are other options if it all turns pear-shaped!canbingridhttp://www.defyinggravity.com.aunoreply@blogger.com