Li'l Johnny and His Clever A Teacher's Tale

[Wilmer]

Teacher : If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many cats will you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven, Sir.

Teacher : No, listen carefully... If I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven, Sir.

Teacher : Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you 2 apples, and another 2 apples and another 2, how many would you have?

Li'l Johnny : Six.

Teacher : Good. Now if I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven! SIR!

A very angry Teacher : Where in the **** do you get seven from?

A smiling Li'l Johnny : Because,... I've already got a cat, Sir!​

 

[soroban]

The teacher will be eligible for parole in three years.

 

[I like Serena]

The teacher will be eligible for parole in three years.

A smiling Li'l Johnny : That would be two years because... he already did a year! Sir!

 

[Wilmer]

A smiling Li'l Johnny : That would be two years because... he already did a year! Sir!

(Emo)

 

[CellCoree]

From a scientific perspective, it is important to understand that the number of cats or apples does not change depending on the context in which they are given. The concept of addition remains the same regardless of the objects being added. Therefore, the answer would still be six cats or apples, not seven. It is important to clarify any misunderstandings and reinforce the concept of addition in a consistent manner to avoid confusion. Additionally, it is important to acknowledge and address any potential underlying reasons for Li'l Johnny's incorrect response, such as previous knowledge or experiences that may have influenced his understanding.