Several parents shared their children’s homework online, baffled by the complexity of the questions. Fortunately, some Reddit and Twitter users offered helpful insights.

Grade 1 English

A mom was puzzled by her first-grade son’s homework, which required him to identify words ending like “fin.” Choices included a hamburger bun, a frog, a jar lid, and a spoon. Reddit users clarified that the ending sound didn’t need to rhyme with “fin.” Answers like “bun” and “spoon,” both ending with an “n,” were suggested.

Kindergarten School Work

One parent struggled to find a three-letter word to describe a picture of a rabbit and her bunnies. A Reddit user suggested “pet,” explaining that such worksheets often trick students by changing letter positions.

Grade 3 Math Problem

A third-grader’s math problem asked, “Janell had 15 marbles. She lost some. How many does Janell have now?” One user pointed out the answer is less than 15, while another humorously suggested, “Janell lost her marbles.”

Six-Year-Old’s Homework

A six-year-old’s homework asked how many apples a paint splatter could cover, confusing both parents and Reddit users. One user speculated it might be a riddle.

Complex Math Questions

Math problems shared on Twitter stumped many. One involved calculating the perimeter of a shape using another rectilinear shape’s measurements. Another asked how long 60 players would take to play Beethoven’s 9th Symphony if 120 players took 40 minutes. A user pointed out that the number of musicians doesn’t affect the performance time.