We had a math question that was not like anything in first grade math or any we've had this year. One of my students quickly got it. After everyone had time to attempt to get the answer, I called on that student to explain how he answered the question. He wasn't in the mood to elaborate and I continued to try to get him to explain his thinking to the class. I asked, "How did you get that answer?" He looked at me like I'd asked the most ridiculous question ever, and said very matter of factly, "Because I'm smart." ...... No conceit.... just a fact. I burst out laughing as did the students sitting around him. He just looked puzzled that we were laughing.
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