Halloween Math Pranks?
On a recent Halloween, I found myself, as a civic club volunteer, passing out candy at a Boys/Girls Club Halloween Party. It was a last-minute opportunity, with little planning, and as the first volunteer to arrive, I had to decide logistics/rules. As kids came through, I began to ask their school levels. Then I’d point to one of the two baskets of candy, and say “OK, this is the third grade (or whatever) basket – take some!”
Soon I randomly changed to asking their favorite subject. One of the visitors responded “math”. I spontaneously replied – “OH! Then you get a handful from both baskets!!”
Well. Word travels fast! Soon, almost every child mysteriously had a favorite subject of math! As you might imagine, I never once fact-checked their claims.
So, I ask you: who were the prank-ERs and the prank-EEs? The kids cleverly snagged extra candy, but I got the delightful opportunity to hear dozens of kids saying that math was their favorite subject! I’m still smiling.
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