There’s a game, ProdigyMath, for kids (schools pay for it usually) where the student/player is on a fantasy quest against the bad guys, and to cast spells, the student has to solve a math problem. The more powerful the spell they want to cast, the harder the math problem.
Maybe it’s the violence in the response in studying. Teachers don’t like any form of violence. Can’t play cops and robbers on the playground. Can’t bit your pop tart in such a way that the shape vaguely resembles a gun.
My classmates and I would always make a game out of studying. It’s more fun that way. We did it sort of like Jeopardy, except that it was usually multiple choice and we didn’t have to answer in the form of a question.
I remember hearing that, in the earliest iterations of Dungeons & Dragons, the deadliest opponent you could face was the Little Old Lady. She was dangerous because she was so old she had faced and overcome all enemies. She could not be beaten, she could kill you, and the only defense against her was to run away when you heard the clacking of her false teeth.
I have always found it a bit odd that the capital city of many US states is often a small, sleepy town rather than the largest city in the state as is usually case in most other countries. Take South Dakota. Why Pierre rather than Sioux Falls? Or Albany rather than NYC? Small wonder schoolchildren (and people in general although must couldn’t care less) struggle remembering their names.
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Whatever works. At least they’re studying.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
The “ouch” comment is risible.
dadoctah almost 5 years ago
Q: “What is the capital of Wyoming?”A: “Double-you!”
LeeCox almost 5 years ago
By the way, the capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg, in case anyone was wondering!
Arthur Hermanson Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“You see before you an elderly woman…”
Wren Fahel almost 5 years ago
I think this is a awesome way to study! I’m going to share it with my daughters.
Joseph Shelby Premium Member almost 5 years ago
There’s a game, ProdigyMath, for kids (schools pay for it usually) where the student/player is on a fantasy quest against the bad guys, and to cast spells, the student has to solve a math problem. The more powerful the spell they want to cast, the harder the math problem.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Yeah, everyone knows the Capital of Pennsylvania is Trumpsville!
michaeljwolff almost 5 years ago
“. . . and the capital of Nebraska is LINCOLN!”
A R V reader almost 5 years ago
Being from Philadelphia, it is not the state capital of Pennsylvania. (But it should be.)
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
Thou shalt not pass! (both literally and academically)
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
But what is his favorite color?
jvn almost 5 years ago
Not cast into the Gorge of Eternal Peril? I’m disappointed.
Reaven almost 5 years ago
Well it’s more studying than I did in middle school
Status: Having nothing better to do almost 5 years ago
Is the elderly woman their teacher?
Durak Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Way to plug your upcoming book tour, Bill!
Remember folks, Bill will be in Philadelphia in December, not Harrisburg.
Come to Louisville, Bill!
scyphi26 almost 5 years ago
She’s hardly THAT elderly, boys.
TheWerefrog almost 5 years ago
Maybe it’s the violence in the response in studying. Teachers don’t like any form of violence. Can’t play cops and robbers on the playground. Can’t bit your pop tart in such a way that the shape vaguely resembles a gun.
shamest Premium Member almost 5 years ago
In their defense, they are your best students
Spiny Norman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Who would cross the bridge of death must answer me these questions three ’ere the other side he see.”
news almost 5 years ago
Harrisburg! (I Googled it)
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Nice motivation. Having your heart ripped out if you don’t know the capital of Pennsylvania!
Back to Big Mike almost 5 years ago
I couldn’t remember Harrisburg. Google to the rescue…again.
OliverTikoff almost 5 years ago
I’m trying it!
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
Elderly and ornery.
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
This series had its down sides, but it was pro-education and the slackers were treated like the idiots they were.
cwizard71 almost 5 years ago
My classmates and I would always make a game out of studying. It’s more fun that way. We did it sort of like Jeopardy, except that it was usually multiple choice and we didn’t have to answer in the form of a question.
Kim Metzger Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I remember hearing that, in the earliest iterations of Dungeons & Dragons, the deadliest opponent you could face was the Little Old Lady. She was dangerous because she was so old she had faced and overcome all enemies. She could not be beaten, she could kill you, and the only defense against her was to run away when you heard the clacking of her false teeth.
dbhaddix almost 5 years ago
I thought the capital of Michigan was “M”
Cornelius Noodleman almost 5 years ago
I once hit the teacher with a paper airplane!
Asharah almost 5 years ago
When in the real world do you need to know all the state capitals? Unless you’re appearing on Jeopardy.
lunatics_fringe Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I know they’re kids, but really? Calling Miss O’Malley ‘elderly’? _
Jaime Jean M almost 5 years ago
I have always found it a bit odd that the capital city of many US states is often a small, sleepy town rather than the largest city in the state as is usually case in most other countries. Take South Dakota. Why Pierre rather than Sioux Falls? Or Albany rather than NYC? Small wonder schoolchildren (and people in general although must couldn’t care less) struggle remembering their names.
Extension Cord almost 2 years ago
I know all the capitals of the United States