Jesus Is Always The Answer
If you grew up Christian, you might have heard the phrase “Jesus is always the answer.” Now, we’re sure that this kid forgot to study for their math test, and so they decided that now was the right time to use that handy phrase he kept hearing his mom tell him, and he quite literally took to heart that Jesus is the right answer to every question. In this case, we’re sure his teacher did not agree.
Jesus Is Always The Answer
Some Extra Entertainment
This adorable student actually answered the math question on the exam, but added a cute note that read: “If I made any mistakes in this test, perhaps this picture of a giraffe will convince you otherwise.” In fact, it did, as the teacher was clearly entertained and even gave the student a bonus point for the little drawing.
Some Extra Entertainment
Plant Cell
Sometimes, kids will give the wrong answer to a test because they simply did not understand the question. In this case, we’re not sure if there was a misunderstanding or if the student was trying to hide the fact that they did not know the answer, so they drew a plant inside of a literal jail cell instead of the expected plant cell.
Plant Cell
They Did Name Them
Who can forget geometry and the never ending shapes with funny names? Well, poor Hope couldn’t remember all of the names of the quadrilaterals she was presented with, so she decided to go down a different route and give them names she thought suited them like Bob, Sam, Tedison, Cate, and Hary. They all sound like noble English members of the upper class.
They Did Name Them
We Have A Doctor In The House
Many times, math tests will include word problems that will include situations that try to mimic real life. However, sometimes the situations presented in these word problems are wildly unrealistic, like this one, where Bob decided to eat 29 candy bars. T.C. Hale was simply concerned about Bob’s health, and suggested that now he might have diabetes from eating so many candy bars.
We Have A Doctor In The House
Technically Correct
Once again, we see a math problem trying to be creative and totally backfiring. The test presented 4 ghosts, and then suggested that one flew away. You’d think that most students would understand that this is a simple subtraction question, however this one student couldn’t get past the fact that because ghosts are not real, the answer must be 0.
Technically Correct
Outside Influence
Many times, people assume that “kids these days” don’t like reading and are only stuck inside playing on their phones. However, then something like this comes along. When asked what is a solution to overpopulation, this student answered: The Hunger Games, which shows that they are quite well read and applied this knowledge to a test question.
Outside Influence
Not Wrong
Once again, we see a student going the route of being extremely literal. When asked what the first thing that Queen Elizabeth II did upon ascending the throne, this student said: “sit down,” which really in not wrong, but is definitely not the answer that the teacher was looking for at all. We wonder if they still got a half a point for this answer though!
Not Wrong
Quite Literal
There must be something with all of these kids that are reading exam questions and then taking them very literally. When asked to explain the meaning of “free press,” this likely British student explained that it means that your pants will be ironed by your mother for free, as the Brits call the iron a “press.” Very clever indeed.
Quite Literal
Taking Risks
Explaining to kids what taking a risk is might actually be seen as a risky endeavor in itself. Meanwhile, it’s clear that this student actually understands the meaning of risk, since when asked to give an example, they gave the cheeky short answer of “this” and nothing else. Clearly, the teacher admired the move and gave the student credit for the answer.
Taking Risks
All The Single Ladies
Sometimes, taking a chance pays off, while other times, the attempt to fool the teacher simply does not work, like in this case. This student decided to reference Beyonce when asked why there are rings on Saturn, saying God liked it and put a ring on it, but the teacher explained that Saturn was not a single lady, so this answer was simply unacceptable.
All The Single Ladies
No Science Needed Here
This diagram on the test showed that two of the giraffes were tall enough to reach the leaves and provide food for themselves, while one that was too short seemed to have died of starvation. You’d think that this was an example of the theory of evolution, but this student added another answer: “giraffes are heartless creatures.”
No Science Needed Here
Oh Yikes
When discussing classifying living things in science, it can help researchers make observations and learn more about different species. So we’re sure that when this teacher was grading this test, and this student answered the question of “what do we call the science of classifying living things?” with “racism,” we wonder if the teacher decided to have a conversation with this student.
Oh Yikes
Drugs Are Bad, Kids
Sometimes kids really do take questions too literally, which is part of the learning process. When asked “how high was Jason when he jumped from the cliff?” this student said: “high enough to do something that stupid,” because really, why would Jason jump off of a cliff? Doesn’t this seem like a rather sinister test question?
Drugs Are Bad, Kids
Good Point Kid
When you hear the phrase that “the kids are the future,” it’s clear that it doesn’t apply to all kids. When this student read the question “how might Colombia solve the problem of guerrillas trying to control the country?” they answered with: “if a country can’t figure it out, how can I?” Well, we give them points for honesty, but we definitely don’t want this kid to be a future leader.
Good Point Kid
Creative Answer, Still Not Right
We’ve all been there: you are given a math problem to solve, and you have quite literally no idea how to even go about solving it. This student took a look at the question, and actually came up with a pretty creative answer, considering it was clear that they didn’t actually know the right answer. Unfortunately, with math, it’s either right or wrong, no matter how clever.
Creative Answer, Still Not Right
Very Clever Workaround
Here is another example of a student showing just how clever they are despite the fact that they clearly were not prepared for the test. When asked to write out ten words spelled out correctly, they answered by listing out the words of the actual question. It was never stated that they couldn’t do it, and it was not stated that the words had to be different, and it’s true that the student knows they can spell these words right…so we would give at least half credit for this if it were up to us.
Very Clever Workaround
Could Be An Explanation
When this student was given the prompt that Alice placed a prepared slide under the microscope but when she looked into it, she couldn’t see anything, they were tasked with providing one explanation for why she couldn’t see anything, and the student answered that she must be blind. This is certainly not wrong, but we think the teacher wanted to test the student’s knowledge on how microscopes work instead.
Could Be An Explanation
Literally Showing His Thinking
It is pretty common for tests to ask for a student to explain their answer by saying that they should show their thinking. While this student did manage to get the right answer to the test question, he didn’t quite understand what was meant by showing his thinking, so he just drew a little self portrait of himself thinking about the correct answer.
Literally Showing His Thinking
Literally Expanding
Here we have another example of a student trying to outsmart a test question that they are clearly not prepared enough to answer. When tasked with expanding this equation, Peter decided to simply expand the space between the variables, to which his teacher responded: “very funny, Peter.” However, it wasn’t funny enough to merit any points, sorry Peter.
Literally Expanding
They Found It
If you think back to the days of geometry class, you’ll remember looking at a whole lot of triangles. The classic question that geometry students are tasked with is to “find x.” Well, this student clearly had no idea how to find the length of this triangle’s hypotenuse, so they decided to rely on their wit instead. Unclear how the teacher took this answer, though.
They Found It
Tough Love
We’re not sure what class this problem was given in, but when this student was asked to find a solution to the problem of falling on the playground and scratching their knee, they gave a very straightforward, tough love solution: “get up and deal with it.” This kid has a bright future ahead of them in the military.
Tough Love
The Rules Of Thermodynamics
Okay, so to be fair, we couldn’t tell you what the first and second Laws of Thermodynamics are, but we haven’t been to school in years. This student was clearly unprepared for the test, but they did use their outside knowledge of Fight Club to try to give a clever answer to the question.
The Rules Of Thermodynamics
The Truth Hurts Sometimes
Sometimes it’s very clear that a student has done zero work for preparing for a test, as was clearly the case with this student. However, they were able to flex their creative muscle and give funny and logical answers to this test that are actually quite impressive.
The Truth Hurts Sometimes
Connecting All Of The Answers
Many times, a test will ask the taker to connect answers from two different columns by drawing a line from one side to the other. This student obviously had no idea what the correct answers were to the questions, so they decided to make it very unclear, on purpose, which lines were connected to where. While this is clever, it is also quite risky.
Connecting All Of The Answers
The Literal Difference
While it is clear from the rest of these test questions that this student can handle basic arithmetic, we’re not sure if their answer to the question: “find the difference between 8 and 6” shows that they are logically superior or inferior. It could really go either way, and we’ll leave it up to their teacher to decide.
The Literal Difference
Not An Idiot
When asked to circle the organism that would be classified as a plant, this student chose the flower. When asked to explain why they chose this organism, the student answered very directly, “because I am not an idiot, it is a flower.” Well, who can argue with logic like that.
Not An Idiot
This Or That
Sometimes, misreading the instructions on a test can be quite costly with the final grade. That could have happened in this case, where the student did not understand that the question prompted them to choose either a greater than or less than sign, not to simply write “or” in every single blank space.
This Or That
Good Advice
When this student opened up on their exam’s essay portion that he did not know the answer since he did not study due to being so preoccupied with this girl who he is interested in, he decided to plea with his teacher to give him advice. The advice? His teacher suggested impressing the girl with his knowledge about how atmospheric nitrogen can be used by an archaeologist, and it works for him every time. Solid advice, Mr. J.
Good Advice
A Linguistic Solution
While some of us are more naturally inclined towards mathematics, others are more interesting in linguistic arts. This is clearly the case with this student, who had no idea how to solve this equation and decided to use their English skills to come up with a clever solution anyway. We suggest that this student pursue law school later down the line.
A Linguistic Solution
Great Marital Tip
Sometimes, kids really do say the darndest things. When asked about how to make a marriage work, this kid said: “tell your wife she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, so good job kid.
Great Marital Tip
A Grimly Realistic Portrait
When it comes to being realistic, this student should get 100% on this assignment. The assignment asked students to imagine what they would look like in 100 years, and we’re not really sure what made this teacher think that this was a good activity, as most people don’t live to be 100 years old, so this is really just grim.
A Grimly Realistic Portrait
When You’re Right, You’re Right
How cute is this? This student heard that his teacher was sick, so he decided to write her a good well soon card with some helpful advice: “just go poop!” He shared that speaking from experience, this particular tip has always helped him feel better, every morning that he gets up feeling bad. We hope that this note lifted Mrs. Clark’s spirits.
When You’re Right, You’re Right
That Is Definitely Not Wrong
When this student was asked “where was the American Declaration of Independence signed? the teacher was most likely asking for the location where the signing took place. However, since the question was not specific enough, this student decided to take advantage of the loophole, which we think the Founding Fathers would be quite proud of.
That Is Definitely Not Wrong
Frankie’s Truth
This assignment was probably meant to be used as an exercise in understanding household responsibilities, but we truly appreciate Frankie’s candor when asked about what he does at home to earn money. His response: “I don’t, I am a freeloader,” is probably one of the most truthful answers out there, and Frankie really lived up to his name.
Frankie’s Truth
Not Holding Back
Speaking of telling the truth, this student did not hold back when asked to describe school in one word. Now, the fact that this question was part of the student survey raises the question of whether or not the faculty will do anything to make school more enjoyable.
Not Holding Back
True, But What Else
This test was likely dealing with the history of a particular area in 1896 that was discussed in class, and something significant likely occurred at the end of that year. However, this student did not know the correct answer, so they just wrote that 1895 ended in 1896, which is not actually wrong, but probably not the correct answer in this particular case.
True, But What Else
Quite The Imagination
This answer is another example of a student trying to outsmart the system. The student filled in the answers so that the form read: “If I am late for class, I will burst into class and comment on Mr. Thomas’ mustache” and then “Mr. Thomas will blush and say thanks.” Well, we give this student credit for knowing that flattery will get you everywhere.
Quite The Imagination
Forcing The Right Answer
Sometimes, if you don’t know the right answer to a question, you might just try to force the right answer anyway, like this student did. When asked about the estimate of the length of one football, they decided to add on to the multiple choice answer in order to make the answer correct. This is pretty clever, and they actually happened to choose the right answer anyway.
Forcing The Right Answer
Not The Answer We’re Looking For
Once again, we see that this student actually knows the answer to questions about how we organize time and a calendar. However, again the issue comes when the student is asked with explaining how they know the right answer, to which they answered “because I’m smart.” Okay, that might be true, but it does not explain how they knew the right answer in this case.
Not The Answer We’re Looking For