"Alternative Math '' is a short comedy film which was released in the United States in 2017. This approximately 9 minutes movie is about diversity in education.
At the beginning of the story, Danny, who is an elementary school student, gets an F on a math test. He enters classroom and sees his math teacher, Mrs. Wells. She explains 2 + 2 is 4, not 22. Next day, his parents see her and complain about their child's test grade. Mrs. Wells tells them that the mathematically correct answer for 2 + 2 is 4. However, they said she has to consider the possibility that 22 is the right answer for the formula. So, she denies it. On the next day, the president of the school visits her. He said she is too radical, and has to be more open to other choices. Otherwise, she will be fired.
I really enjoyed this film. The story goes on chronologically, and the trouble is getting bigger and bigger by the time. I could feel the same way as Mrs. Wells, by the gap with other characters in the story. And, this confusion captivated me. I loved it.
At the beginning of the story, Danny, who is an elementary school student, gets an F on a math test. He enters classroom and sees his math teacher, Mrs. Wells. She explains 2 + 2 is 4, not 22. Next day, his parents see her and complain about their child's test grade. Mrs. Wells tells them that the mathematically correct answer for 2 + 2 is 4. However, they said she has to consider the possibility that 22 is the right answer for the formula. So, she denies it. On the next day, the president of the school visits her. He said she is too radical, and has to be more open to other choices. Otherwise, she will be fired.
I really enjoyed this film. The story goes on chronologically, and the trouble is getting bigger and bigger by the time. I could feel the same way as Mrs. Wells, by the gap with other characters in the story. And, this confusion captivated me. I loved it.