These 12 Homework Assignments (and Their Clever Answers!) Prove Why Kids Hate Math

Since math class is competing with fun subjects like art or science, it's not surprising how many kids aren't overly enthused to pull out their homework and start crunching numbers. But with some of the nontraditional numerical assignments kiddos are expected to do (we're looking at you, Common Core!), it's more understandable than ever why some children detest math before they even make it to algebra or geometry class. From intentional trick questions to being marked wrong for stating the obvious, these 12 homework assignments aren't helping to win over any math-lovers among kids — or their parents!

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This kid did exactly as he or she was told but it still wasn't considered right.

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This kid showed his thinking.

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This kid stated the obvious.

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This kid got technical.

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This kid is just smart.

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This kid didn't have to actually do any work.

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This kid was marked wrong for coming to the correct conclusion.

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This parent couldn't even answer the question despite his accomplished degree.

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This kid was marked wrong for not giving the incorrect answer.

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This kid called his teacher out for what they should've learned.

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This kid still gave the right answer — despite the teacher's trick question.