Erika asked for my help again on her multiple choice math homework. She said, “I want you to tell me what the answers are. Don’t try to teach me; just give me the answers.”
Nice try. I like the directness and the honesty, but no self-respecting parent would do this.
I read the first problem and asked her what she thought the answer was. She resolutely said, “A.” I asked, “Why?” She responded, “OK, B.” She was trying to read me. “C?” she offered. “Just tell me.”
I wasn’t about to just tell her, in part because I didn’t yet know. I carefully read the question and each of the answers. They were all wrong; I could easily prove it. You know, this was not the first time we’ve come across this. I probably should send a note to the math teacher.
I told Erika my findings; I don’t think that was a breach of tutoring ethics. She said, “I just need to circle one. Which one is the least wrong?”
Oi.
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