Meet the young math whiz who won praise for her unique take on solving math problems.
Nick, a dad from Long Island, New York, shared on Reddit his daughter’s fresh perspective on a homework question about a sandwich.
The question asked if the sandwich had been divided into equal portions. The twist was, Nick’s daughter’s answer involved the sandwich’s curves.
Nick was pleasantly surprised by his daughter’s approach as she creatively analyzed the visual of a sandwich cut into unequal parts.
In a study published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education, families expressed how math homework could strain family life due to its difficulty and disruptive nature.
Nick, sitting alongside his daughter during homework time, was initially concerned by her unconventional response.
His daughter’s explanation, accompanied by a drawing of a sandwich cut in asymmetrical parts, stood out. She noted, “The ends are curvy and the middle not.”
While Nick acknowledged her answer might not fit the context of the assignment, he appreciated her out-of-the-box thinking.
Despite not discussing the answer with the school, Nick noticed the star his daughter received for her response and refrained from correcting her, genuinely impressed by her creativity.
Nick shared the story on Reddit, where it quickly gained attention, with over 8,000 upvotes and positive comments applauding the young girl’s inventive solution.
One user praised the child’s innovative thinking, stating that real-life examples often lead to realistic solutions.
Another commenter hinted at the child’s potential in advanced math, recognizing the importance of thinking outside the box in problem-solving.
Despite the viral success of the post, Nick expressed his daughter remains unaware of her online fame, as they limit her internet and social media exposure to focus on more enriching activities together.