1 00:00:00,951 --> 00:00:02,568 ♪♪ 2 00:00:02,653 --> 00:00:04,319 all right, class. For homework, 3 00:00:04,438 --> 00:00:06,789 I want you to translate all 20 word problems 4 00:00:06,907 --> 00:00:09,441 at the end of the chapter into algebraic equations. 5 00:00:09,543 --> 00:00:10,942 (class groans) 6 00:00:11,045 --> 00:00:12,745 hey, I don't need you to like me. 7 00:00:12,797 --> 00:00:14,163 I got enough friends. 8 00:00:15,049 --> 00:00:16,732 -(bell rings) -(sydney sighs) 9 00:00:16,834 --> 00:00:18,634 twenty equations tonight? 10 00:00:18,753 --> 00:00:20,452 Come on, math, why can't you get off my back 11 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:22,254 and solve your own problems? 12 00:00:23,123 --> 00:00:24,956 Well, I love math. 13 00:00:25,059 --> 00:00:26,258 Don't tell anybody, 14 00:00:26,343 --> 00:00:28,394 but I kind of have a crush on fractions. 15 00:00:28,462 --> 00:00:31,146 They're like two little numbers in a bunk bed. 16 00:00:32,566 --> 00:00:33,899 Ms. Williams: Excuse me, olive. 17 00:00:33,967 --> 00:00:35,401 Could I see you for a moment? 18 00:00:35,469 --> 00:00:37,019 Sure, ms. Williams. 19 00:00:37,772 --> 00:00:40,773 Oh, no. Was I over-participating? 20 00:00:43,411 --> 00:00:46,478 I am so sorry, ms. Williams. It won't happen again. 21 00:00:46,580 --> 00:00:47,946 See that it doesn't. 22 00:00:47,998 --> 00:00:50,582 Although, I have no idea what you're talking about. 23 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:53,619 Actually, olive, it's good news. 24 00:00:55,039 --> 00:00:57,656 In eighth grade, we start to separate students into different levels, 25 00:00:57,758 --> 00:00:59,458 and based on your performance, 26 00:00:59,510 --> 00:01:02,428 I've selected you to be in the advanced math class. 27 00:01:02,496 --> 00:01:05,964 Wait. Did you just say an advanced math class? 28 00:01:11,021 --> 00:01:13,171 So, tell me. Is everything okay? 29 00:01:13,274 --> 00:01:15,107 Yes! You won't believe it. 30 00:01:15,175 --> 00:01:17,509 Ms. Williams just invited me to join 31 00:01:17,611 --> 00:01:19,445 a new advanced math class. 32 00:01:19,513 --> 00:01:21,814 There's an advanced math class? 33 00:01:21,866 --> 00:01:23,532 Yeah. I'm so excited, 34 00:01:23,684 --> 00:01:26,351 the butterflies in my stomach are covered in goosebumps. 35 00:01:26,487 --> 00:01:29,154 This must be what dating's like. 36 00:01:29,790 --> 00:01:31,323 Advanced math? 37 00:01:31,408 --> 00:01:32,524 Good for you. 38 00:01:32,626 --> 00:01:34,042 I know what you're thinking. 39 00:01:34,194 --> 00:01:36,194 Advanced math sounds terrible. 40 00:01:36,297 --> 00:01:39,214 No, I'm thinking, why didn't ms. Williams ask me? 41 00:01:39,366 --> 00:01:42,033 What? I didn't think you liked math that much. 42 00:01:42,136 --> 00:01:44,202 (scoffs) where'd you get that idea? 43 00:01:44,338 --> 00:01:47,539 You told math to go solve its own problems. 44 00:01:47,675 --> 00:01:50,008 Oh, I know what's happening. 45 00:01:50,060 --> 00:01:52,377 They're probably telling kids one at a time. 46 00:01:52,513 --> 00:01:54,229 Yeah. Probably. 47 00:01:54,348 --> 00:01:57,349 Anyway, I'm gonna go call my mom and tell her the good news. 48 00:01:58,185 --> 00:01:59,568 There it goes again! 49 00:02:01,822 --> 00:02:04,189 Oh, syd, good. You're still here. 50 00:02:04,275 --> 00:02:06,391 Yes, I am, ms. Williams. 51 00:02:06,494 --> 00:02:08,727 Is there something you want to say to me? 52 00:02:08,863 --> 00:02:11,747 -Yes. -I think I know what it is. 53 00:02:11,899 --> 00:02:13,615 You left your sweater in class. 54 00:02:14,568 --> 00:02:16,368 ♪ do do do do ♪ 55 00:02:16,453 --> 00:02:18,754 (theme music playing) 56 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:22,374 ♪ like father, like daughter, we don't always agree ♪ 57 00:02:22,426 --> 00:02:24,743 ♪ but looking at you is like looking at me ♪ 58 00:02:24,879 --> 00:02:29,548 ♪ the more things change, the more they stay the same ♪ 59 00:02:29,633 --> 00:02:32,100 ♪ like father, like daughter, from different times ♪ 60 00:02:32,219 --> 00:02:34,269 ♪ taking all the best from your decade and mine ♪ 61 00:02:34,421 --> 00:02:37,923 ♪ the more things change ♪ 62 00:02:38,025 --> 00:02:39,691 ♪ the more they stay the same ♪ 63 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:42,761 ♪ do do, do do do do, do do ♪ 64 00:02:42,897 --> 00:02:45,314 ♪ the more they stay the same ♪ 65 00:02:47,284 --> 00:02:49,267 ♪♪ 66 00:02:49,370 --> 00:02:51,570 hi, ms. Williams. Uh, thanks again for the sweater. 67 00:02:51,622 --> 00:02:53,372 I mean, where's my head, right? 68 00:02:53,440 --> 00:02:55,707 So, I was just talking to olive, 69 00:02:55,776 --> 00:02:57,910 and she mentioned that you invited her to join 70 00:02:57,995 --> 00:02:59,444 an advanced math class. 71 00:02:59,547 --> 00:03:01,780 Yes. We want to get the top students ready 72 00:03:01,916 --> 00:03:03,949 for the upper-level courses in high school. 73 00:03:04,051 --> 00:03:05,116 Uh-huh. 74 00:03:05,219 --> 00:03:06,752 Totally get it. So, 75 00:03:06,804 --> 00:03:09,788 I was just wondering if you were planning on inviting me 76 00:03:09,890 --> 00:03:10,889 to join the class. 77 00:03:10,958 --> 00:03:12,591 Actually, I wasn't. 78 00:03:12,676 --> 00:03:15,126 -You weren't? -Look, sydney, 79 00:03:15,229 --> 00:03:16,962 it's not that you're not doing well. 80 00:03:17,064 --> 00:03:18,931 You've got a solid b-plus average. 81 00:03:19,016 --> 00:03:21,350 But this new class is gonna be very challenging. 82 00:03:21,468 --> 00:03:24,403 Ms. Williams, there's something you should know about me. 83 00:03:24,471 --> 00:03:27,639 When I'm challenged, I rise to the occasion. 84 00:03:27,741 --> 00:03:29,441 Grrrr! 85 00:03:30,911 --> 00:03:32,160 Are you sure? 86 00:03:32,312 --> 00:03:33,946 Because it's gonna move pretty fast. 87 00:03:33,998 --> 00:03:36,147 Fast is my only speed. 88 00:03:36,283 --> 00:03:38,700 Again... Grrrr! 89 00:03:39,653 --> 00:03:42,004 Well, you do seem pretty determined. 90 00:03:42,673 --> 00:03:43,705 Tell you what, 91 00:03:43,824 --> 00:03:45,958 let's give it a try. If it doesn't work out, 92 00:03:46,010 --> 00:03:47,626 you can always go back to regular math. 93 00:03:47,678 --> 00:03:49,761 You won't have to worry about that, ms. Williams. 94 00:03:49,830 --> 00:03:51,964 I'm in advanced math to stay. 95 00:03:52,016 --> 00:03:55,183 Wait. Did I just say advanced math? (giggles) 96 00:03:57,438 --> 00:03:59,304 hey, where did that come from? 97 00:03:59,356 --> 00:04:03,475 ♪♪ 98 00:04:04,278 --> 00:04:06,144 hey, max. Check this out. 99 00:04:09,817 --> 00:04:11,116 Nice. 100 00:04:11,201 --> 00:04:13,702 You know what? You should get yourself a pair of skates 101 00:04:13,854 --> 00:04:15,654 so we can go to the roller rink together! 102 00:04:15,706 --> 00:04:17,489 Together? You and me? 103 00:04:17,541 --> 00:04:20,826 It'll be fun! That is, if you think you can keep up. 104 00:04:20,878 --> 00:04:22,811 (scoffs) keep up? Please. 105 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:24,997 In case you forgot, I'm a skateboarder. 106 00:04:25,049 --> 00:04:26,481 Blah, blah, blah. 107 00:04:26,550 --> 00:04:29,885 I'm hearing a lot of talk from a guy with no skates. 108 00:04:30,037 --> 00:04:31,870 Oh, don't worry. I'm getting skates. 109 00:04:31,972 --> 00:04:33,171 Then you're on. 110 00:04:33,223 --> 00:04:35,540 I'm gonna go practice leaving you in the dust, 111 00:04:35,643 --> 00:04:38,343 and you should practice getting used to it. 112 00:04:38,395 --> 00:04:39,711 Oh, really? 113 00:04:39,813 --> 00:04:42,147 Sorry, max. I can't hear you from way back there. 114 00:04:42,232 --> 00:04:44,232 Oh, this is gonna be fun. 115 00:04:49,406 --> 00:04:50,856 -Hi, mom. -Hi. 116 00:04:50,908 --> 00:04:52,441 Okay, enough small talk. 117 00:04:53,827 --> 00:04:56,528 I could try to butter you up by telling you your hair looks nice, 118 00:04:56,580 --> 00:04:58,530 but you'd just accuse me of wanting something. 119 00:04:58,582 --> 00:05:02,067 Yes, we have done that little dance a time or two. 120 00:05:02,169 --> 00:05:04,286 So I'm just gonna ask it. 121 00:05:04,404 --> 00:05:06,338 Would you buy me a pair of roller skates? 122 00:05:06,406 --> 00:05:08,373 Why don't you just use your savings to buy them? 123 00:05:08,425 --> 00:05:09,424 I don't have any. 124 00:05:09,576 --> 00:05:11,626 I know. But it's just funny to ask. 125 00:05:14,098 --> 00:05:16,581 Please, mom? This is really important to me. 126 00:05:16,717 --> 00:05:18,633 Wait a minute. Didn't I just see alisha 127 00:05:18,752 --> 00:05:20,602 roller skate into our garage? 128 00:05:21,388 --> 00:05:23,689 Because if I thought this had anything to do with 129 00:05:23,774 --> 00:05:25,741 your giant crush on her, 130 00:05:25,859 --> 00:05:28,393 I might consider buying them for you. 131 00:05:28,445 --> 00:05:30,095 Okay, fine. 132 00:05:30,197 --> 00:05:32,114 I want them so I can roller skate with alisha. 133 00:05:32,232 --> 00:05:33,448 -Happy? -Very. 134 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:36,068 Nothing's ever free with you, is it? 135 00:05:36,120 --> 00:05:39,788 ♪♪ 136 00:05:40,741 --> 00:05:43,191 hey, mr. R. I'm here to celebrate. 137 00:05:43,293 --> 00:05:44,743 Smoothies for everyone. 138 00:05:44,795 --> 00:05:47,412 And as long as I'm getting my 100 percent discount, 139 00:05:47,464 --> 00:05:49,548 they're on me! 140 00:05:49,616 --> 00:05:50,882 So, what are you celebrating? 141 00:05:50,968 --> 00:05:53,301 There's an advanced math class for the top students, 142 00:05:53,420 --> 00:05:55,387 and my teacher invited me to join it. 143 00:05:55,472 --> 00:05:57,005 Congrats, olive. That's awesome. 144 00:05:57,124 --> 00:05:58,974 Hey, syd, you're just in time. 145 00:05:59,093 --> 00:06:01,843 We're celebrating olive getting into the advanced math class. 146 00:06:01,962 --> 00:06:04,513 Well then, I'd say you should make it a double celebration, 147 00:06:04,631 --> 00:06:07,432 'cause guess who also got into the advanced math class? 148 00:06:07,484 --> 00:06:08,934 Me. (chuckles) 149 00:06:08,986 --> 00:06:11,353 -what? -Really? Advanced math? 150 00:06:11,471 --> 00:06:12,804 Sounded a little too surprised, there. 151 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:14,573 Wanna try again? 152 00:06:14,641 --> 00:06:16,558 Don't get me wrong. I'm really happy for you. 153 00:06:16,660 --> 00:06:18,410 I just didn't think you like math that much. 154 00:06:18,495 --> 00:06:21,580 Well, maybe my love for math has multiplied. 155 00:06:21,665 --> 00:06:25,167 Look at that. I even use math in my free time! 156 00:06:26,670 --> 00:06:29,154 So, ms. Williams did ask you, after all. 157 00:06:29,256 --> 00:06:31,623 Well... Let's just say we had a little talk, 158 00:06:31,675 --> 00:06:33,708 and bottom line, I'm in. 159 00:06:33,827 --> 00:06:36,344 In that case, math class is gonna be 160 00:06:36,463 --> 00:06:39,965 a straight up polynomial par-tay! 161 00:06:40,017 --> 00:06:43,852 Did I just hear you girls got bumped to the advanced math class? 162 00:06:43,971 --> 00:06:45,837 That's ah-mah-zing! 163 00:06:45,973 --> 00:06:48,440 -Thanks, grandma j. -Yeah, thanks, grandma. 164 00:06:48,525 --> 00:06:51,109 You guys aren't the only ones taking a challenging class. 165 00:06:51,178 --> 00:06:52,978 At college, I signed up for 166 00:06:53,063 --> 00:06:55,180 "the philosophy of the ancient greeks." 167 00:06:55,282 --> 00:06:56,848 that's so cool. 168 00:06:56,984 --> 00:06:59,785 You're gonna spend months exploring life's deepest, 169 00:06:59,870 --> 00:07:01,736 most profound questions. 170 00:07:01,855 --> 00:07:03,321 Here's my first one: 171 00:07:03,407 --> 00:07:04,790 Why? 172 00:07:05,525 --> 00:07:07,459 Because I have a deep and profound interest 173 00:07:07,544 --> 00:07:08,326 in the teacher. 174 00:07:09,529 --> 00:07:10,962 When it comes to the meaning of life, 175 00:07:11,031 --> 00:07:13,498 professor cutie may not have all the answers, 176 00:07:13,584 --> 00:07:16,501 but let's just say he checks all the boxes. 177 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:22,641 Here you go, math superstars. 178 00:07:22,726 --> 00:07:24,593 Thanks, dad. And, of course this doesn't mean that 179 00:07:24,711 --> 00:07:25,894 we're better than anyone else, 180 00:07:26,013 --> 00:07:28,263 but it doesn't mean that we're not. 181 00:07:30,651 --> 00:07:32,100 What do you say we post a picture? 182 00:07:32,219 --> 00:07:35,070 And we should probably mention that we're in the advanced math class. 183 00:07:35,222 --> 00:07:36,688 You know, just to keep people informed. 184 00:07:36,740 --> 00:07:38,356 Sure. Why not? 185 00:07:39,409 --> 00:07:42,160 Both: Math sisters! 186 00:07:42,246 --> 00:07:43,528 Here. Take one of me. 187 00:07:45,565 --> 00:07:47,732 Look at me solving a problem. 188 00:07:47,868 --> 00:07:49,868 Ooh, this one's a toughie! 189 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:52,204 Are you gettin' the book? 190 00:07:52,256 --> 00:07:53,622 Yeah. Got it. 191 00:07:53,740 --> 00:07:56,208 And the best part about being math sisters? 192 00:07:56,260 --> 00:07:57,909 We can study together. 193 00:07:58,011 --> 00:08:00,679 You know, this class is gonna be really hard, 194 00:08:00,747 --> 00:08:04,015 and I think I'd prefer to study on my own, so I can focus. 195 00:08:04,101 --> 00:08:07,052 Oh. Yeah. Okay. Sure. 196 00:08:07,104 --> 00:08:08,887 Wow, these pics are great. 197 00:08:08,939 --> 00:08:10,272 I am gonna post them all. 198 00:08:10,423 --> 00:08:12,891 Unless you think it might come off a little too braggy. 199 00:08:12,943 --> 00:08:15,393 -Well, maybe a little too-- -and posted! 200 00:08:15,445 --> 00:08:19,698 ♪♪ 201 00:08:19,783 --> 00:08:22,600 hey, noodle. Look at you, hard at work. 202 00:08:22,703 --> 00:08:26,437 Looks like I'm not the only one. How's philosophy going? 203 00:08:26,573 --> 00:08:30,275 Great. I finally chatted with professor cutie today. 204 00:08:30,377 --> 00:08:33,278 He told me he loves everything about ancient greece. 205 00:08:33,380 --> 00:08:35,046 So I said, "if you love 'ancient grease,' 206 00:08:35,132 --> 00:08:37,465 you should come over and clean my oven sometime." 207 00:08:37,617 --> 00:08:39,000 (chuckles) good one. 208 00:08:39,119 --> 00:08:40,669 Plus, the oven could really use it. 209 00:08:41,805 --> 00:08:42,954 So how's math? 210 00:08:43,090 --> 00:08:46,308 It's advanced, but luckily so am I. 211 00:08:46,459 --> 00:08:47,926 Hey, you wanna help me check my work? 212 00:08:47,978 --> 00:08:49,460 The answers are in the back of the book. 213 00:08:49,596 --> 00:08:50,762 Sure. 214 00:08:54,318 --> 00:08:58,103 Okay. Number one, x equals five is right. 215 00:08:58,155 --> 00:08:59,571 Yeah, is it! 216 00:08:59,656 --> 00:09:01,273 Number two is... 217 00:09:01,325 --> 00:09:04,075 -Wrong. -Of course it-- wait, what? 218 00:09:04,161 --> 00:09:07,829 And so are the next three. Sorry, noodle. 219 00:09:08,248 --> 00:09:10,481 What? No way. 220 00:09:10,584 --> 00:09:12,117 Four to five? 221 00:09:12,169 --> 00:09:14,753 It means I only got 20 percent right. 222 00:09:14,838 --> 00:09:16,621 Well, at least you know your percentages. 223 00:09:16,673 --> 00:09:18,290 That has to count for something. 224 00:09:18,342 --> 00:09:20,342 ♪♪ 225 00:09:22,846 --> 00:09:24,746 ♪ 226 00:09:24,848 --> 00:09:26,514 ooh! Double-chocolate cupcakes? 227 00:09:26,617 --> 00:09:28,683 But don't even think about it. They're for olive. 228 00:09:28,835 --> 00:09:31,303 Olive's coming over? I thought you said she likes studying on her own. 229 00:09:31,355 --> 00:09:34,689 Oh, dad, this has nothing to do with studying. 230 00:09:34,841 --> 00:09:37,192 I just think olive and I deserve to celebrate some more. 231 00:09:37,344 --> 00:09:40,195 Well, celebrate this. 232 00:09:41,148 --> 00:09:43,565 "she's sweet and nice, and, oh, so modest. 233 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:46,484 My kid's an absolute math goddess." 234 00:09:47,788 --> 00:09:50,355 wow, dad, you made a bumper sticker about me. 235 00:09:50,457 --> 00:09:52,040 I'm just so proud of you. 236 00:09:52,192 --> 00:09:54,676 And now I get to shove it in ed jennings' face. 237 00:09:54,811 --> 00:09:57,195 Most annoying neighbor ever. 238 00:09:57,297 --> 00:09:59,631 Always plastering his car with "student of the month," 239 00:09:59,699 --> 00:10:02,133 "spelling bee champ," "ballet star on board." 240 00:10:02,219 --> 00:10:04,252 what kind of jerk brags like that? (chuckles) 241 00:10:04,371 --> 00:10:07,005 I can't wait to see his face when he gets a look at this baby. 242 00:10:08,675 --> 00:10:10,175 (knocking on door) 243 00:10:10,227 --> 00:10:12,227 hey, syd. What was so urgent? 244 00:10:12,729 --> 00:10:15,380 I have a little surprise for you! 245 00:10:15,515 --> 00:10:18,233 Oh, my goodness, double chocolate cupcakes! 246 00:10:18,385 --> 00:10:19,601 So, what's the occasion? 247 00:10:20,103 --> 00:10:21,886 I don't think we really celebrated us 248 00:10:22,022 --> 00:10:24,055 being math sisters properly. 249 00:10:24,141 --> 00:10:26,441 Aw, that's so sweet of you. 250 00:10:26,559 --> 00:10:28,893 Okay, one cupcake. Then I should get home to study. 251 00:10:28,996 --> 00:10:30,195 Great. 252 00:10:33,417 --> 00:10:35,417 Both: Math sisters! 253 00:10:38,738 --> 00:10:41,423 You know what? Since you're here anyway, 254 00:10:41,541 --> 00:10:43,708 why don't we study while we celebrate? 255 00:10:43,760 --> 00:10:45,543 You know. Just for fun. 256 00:10:45,595 --> 00:10:49,097 -Well, I guess we could... -Oh, look, my math book! 257 00:10:52,585 --> 00:10:54,886 So, I started trying to solve for "a," 258 00:10:54,938 --> 00:10:57,188 but it's a tricky little devil. (chuckles) 259 00:10:57,274 --> 00:10:58,940 here, let me get this out of your way. 260 00:10:59,609 --> 00:11:02,877 ♪♪ 261 00:11:04,281 --> 00:11:05,430 you're up early. 262 00:11:05,565 --> 00:11:07,732 I guess you couldn't wait to put on your new skates. 263 00:11:07,784 --> 00:11:10,618 I wanna work on a couple of trick moves before alisha gets here. 264 00:11:10,770 --> 00:11:13,104 You know, I was a pretty good skater in my day. 265 00:11:13,206 --> 00:11:14,539 I could give you a hand. 266 00:11:14,624 --> 00:11:17,208 Please. I'm the best boarder in my school. 267 00:11:17,294 --> 00:11:19,911 I think I can handle myself on skates. 268 00:11:24,584 --> 00:11:25,717 Whoa! 269 00:11:25,802 --> 00:11:27,752 -(thuds) -oh! 270 00:11:27,804 --> 00:11:29,137 Max? 271 00:11:29,289 --> 00:11:31,473 Mom! That was all your fault. 272 00:11:31,624 --> 00:11:33,224 You're totally distracting me. 273 00:11:33,293 --> 00:11:35,460 Okay, fine. We haven't seen the old gang 274 00:11:35,562 --> 00:11:37,645 at the emergency room in a while, anyway. 275 00:11:39,483 --> 00:11:42,600 ♪ 276 00:11:42,652 --> 00:11:44,652 oh! (yelling) 277 00:11:44,771 --> 00:11:46,271 -(grunts) -(thuds) 278 00:11:51,578 --> 00:11:53,995 oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa! Aah! 279 00:11:54,647 --> 00:11:57,282 -Aah! Aah! Aah-- -(crashing) 280 00:11:59,486 --> 00:12:01,503 (cackling) 281 00:12:01,654 --> 00:12:03,338 I'd like to see you try. 282 00:12:03,490 --> 00:12:05,490 (cackling) 283 00:12:06,626 --> 00:12:09,844 see, what you did here is you didn't isolate your variable. 284 00:12:09,996 --> 00:12:11,829 Oh, right. 285 00:12:11,932 --> 00:12:13,664 Of course. Duh! 286 00:12:13,767 --> 00:12:15,350 Okay, so for problem three-- 287 00:12:15,502 --> 00:12:17,268 you know, syd, I think I'm gonna head home. 288 00:12:17,354 --> 00:12:18,853 Now? Already? 289 00:12:18,972 --> 00:12:20,671 There's a lot more homework to do, 290 00:12:20,774 --> 00:12:22,507 and I need to concentrate. 291 00:12:22,609 --> 00:12:25,009 I love that we get twice the homework in this class. 292 00:12:25,145 --> 00:12:27,479 And I thought math was fun before. 293 00:12:29,015 --> 00:12:30,815 -Hi, olive. -Hey, grandma j. 294 00:12:30,867 --> 00:12:33,401 Can't talk. I've got homework! 295 00:12:35,705 --> 00:12:36,871 Are you ready for this? 296 00:12:37,023 --> 00:12:39,791 Professor cutie was discussing socrates' speech 297 00:12:39,876 --> 00:12:41,326 on the nature of love. 298 00:12:41,378 --> 00:12:44,195 And he was looking right at me. 299 00:12:44,297 --> 00:12:47,215 True, I was wildly raising my hand, 300 00:12:47,367 --> 00:12:49,584 but message received. 301 00:12:55,976 --> 00:12:57,425 (sighs) 302 00:13:04,067 --> 00:13:05,900 -(keyboard clicking) -(computer chimes) 303 00:13:06,553 --> 00:13:09,404 hey, olive. Whatcha been up to? 304 00:13:09,556 --> 00:13:13,575 Let's see... I just took off my shoes! 305 00:13:14,077 --> 00:13:15,726 Cool, cool. 306 00:13:15,829 --> 00:13:18,780 So I just called to thank you for helping me today. 307 00:13:18,898 --> 00:13:20,498 No problem. Anytime. 308 00:13:20,584 --> 00:13:22,667 How 'bout now? Problem four. 309 00:13:22,752 --> 00:13:23,751 Now? 310 00:13:23,903 --> 00:13:24,902 (scribbling) 311 00:13:25,005 --> 00:13:26,371 okay. 312 00:13:27,757 --> 00:13:29,958 The first thing, you gotta put all your "a's" 313 00:13:30,076 --> 00:13:31,709 on one side of the equals sign 314 00:13:31,761 --> 00:13:34,429 and your numbers on the other. Got it? 315 00:13:34,581 --> 00:13:36,581 Got it. Thanks, now, 316 00:13:36,683 --> 00:13:40,268 quit gabbing and get back to work, lazy bones! 317 00:13:46,693 --> 00:13:47,892 (computer chimes) 318 00:13:49,946 --> 00:13:53,764 -(key clicks) -(singsongs) guess who? 319 00:13:53,867 --> 00:13:57,485 The person who just called me with a math issue? 320 00:13:58,705 --> 00:14:01,206 Syd, I really need to get back to work. 321 00:14:01,291 --> 00:14:03,774 Oh, come on, olive. We always help each other. 322 00:14:03,877 --> 00:14:06,911 I mean, if you needed help in english, 323 00:14:06,963 --> 00:14:11,416 I would dive right in and help in any way I could. 324 00:14:11,468 --> 00:14:13,784 Any way... 325 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:16,254 I could. 326 00:14:17,974 --> 00:14:20,091 Okay. You're right. 327 00:14:20,143 --> 00:14:22,310 Let's go back to problem one. 328 00:14:22,462 --> 00:14:26,564 More like problem fun. Am I right? 329 00:14:26,650 --> 00:14:29,601 Yeah. Fun. 330 00:14:32,572 --> 00:14:35,773 ♪ 331 00:14:37,160 --> 00:14:39,477 hey, max! Hope you didn't have breakfast, 332 00:14:39,579 --> 00:14:41,996 'cause you're gonna be eating dirt all day. 333 00:14:43,083 --> 00:14:44,532 Actually, alisha... 334 00:14:45,335 --> 00:14:46,618 I'm not going. 335 00:14:46,670 --> 00:14:48,152 What do you mean you're not going? 336 00:14:48,255 --> 00:14:51,506 I tried skating. And was awesome, by the way. 337 00:14:52,759 --> 00:14:55,093 But I'm a boarder, and to be honest, 338 00:14:55,178 --> 00:14:56,661 skating just isn't cool. 339 00:14:57,297 --> 00:14:59,830 I skate. So what are you saying? 340 00:14:59,933 --> 00:15:01,332 I'm not cool? 341 00:15:01,434 --> 00:15:02,833 Uh... 342 00:15:02,936 --> 00:15:05,303 You know what? My only problem is 343 00:15:05,355 --> 00:15:07,689 can I possibly have fun without you? 344 00:15:07,807 --> 00:15:11,309 Wait a minute. I think I can. See ya, cool guy. 345 00:15:12,946 --> 00:15:14,812 Alisha, wait. I didn't mean-- 346 00:15:14,864 --> 00:15:16,447 (door slams) 347 00:15:16,533 --> 00:15:18,149 well, if you wanted to upset her, 348 00:15:18,201 --> 00:15:19,984 I'd say you hit it out of the park. 349 00:15:20,036 --> 00:15:21,786 Oh. You heard? 350 00:15:21,854 --> 00:15:24,522 Yeah. What was all that stuff about skating not being cool? 351 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:26,708 Mom, I can't let her see me skate. 352 00:15:26,859 --> 00:15:28,626 Alisha is the last girl in the world 353 00:15:28,712 --> 00:15:30,295 I'd want to embarrass myself in front of. 354 00:15:30,380 --> 00:15:33,631 Max, and I say this as a former girl, 355 00:15:33,717 --> 00:15:35,300 just be honest with her. 356 00:15:35,385 --> 00:15:38,035 She'll think it's sweet that you tried skating just to be with her. 357 00:15:38,138 --> 00:15:40,755 Well, speaking as a current boy, 358 00:15:40,873 --> 00:15:42,473 no way. 359 00:15:43,643 --> 00:15:45,476 All right. Well, then, I guess there's nothing you can do. 360 00:15:45,545 --> 00:15:46,844 But don't worry about alisha. 361 00:15:46,896 --> 00:15:48,930 I'm sure she'll find someone else to skate with. 362 00:15:49,048 --> 00:15:50,765 Maybe they'll even hold hands. 363 00:15:51,551 --> 00:15:55,219 ♪ 364 00:15:55,355 --> 00:15:58,072 not bad scores for the first test. 365 00:15:58,224 --> 00:16:01,392 If you have any questions, feel free to keep them to yourselves, 366 00:16:01,494 --> 00:16:03,394 'cause it's lunch time, and I'm hungry. 367 00:16:03,496 --> 00:16:05,196 Come see me after school. 368 00:16:07,167 --> 00:16:08,416 Let's go, olive. 369 00:16:09,252 --> 00:16:10,535 Olive? 370 00:16:10,587 --> 00:16:13,338 I... I got a... 371 00:16:13,423 --> 00:16:15,206 I got a "b." 372 00:16:15,258 --> 00:16:17,925 a "b"? That's great. This test was brutal. 373 00:16:18,077 --> 00:16:20,962 I've never gotten anything but an "a" in math. 374 00:16:22,415 --> 00:16:24,682 Until now. 375 00:16:24,768 --> 00:16:26,634 Thanks for nothing, syd. 376 00:16:26,753 --> 00:16:28,419 What's that supposed to mean? 377 00:16:28,521 --> 00:16:30,388 I spent so much time helping you, 378 00:16:30,440 --> 00:16:32,757 I didn't have any time to study on my own. 379 00:16:32,859 --> 00:16:34,892 Wait, so you're saying getting a "b" is my fault? 380 00:16:34,944 --> 00:16:38,095 Come on, you didn't spend that much time helping me. 381 00:16:38,198 --> 00:16:41,449 Mother birds who spit food into their babies' mouths 382 00:16:41,601 --> 00:16:43,785 don't work as hard as I did for you. 383 00:16:44,954 --> 00:16:47,955 The truth is, you shouldn't even be in this class. 384 00:16:48,107 --> 00:16:49,940 How can you say that? 385 00:16:50,043 --> 00:16:52,326 Well, what'd you get on your test? 386 00:16:53,913 --> 00:16:56,631 I don't see what that has to do with anything. 387 00:16:57,550 --> 00:16:59,300 Come on, syd. You don't even like math. 388 00:16:59,452 --> 00:17:00,802 You just want everyone to know 389 00:17:00,953 --> 00:17:02,387 you're the best at everything. 390 00:17:02,472 --> 00:17:04,389 What? Where's that coming from? 391 00:17:04,474 --> 00:17:07,308 Oh, I don't know. "hey, let's post some photos. 392 00:17:07,460 --> 00:17:09,010 Are you getting the math book?" 393 00:17:10,730 --> 00:17:13,297 your problem is that you don't think I'm as smart as you are, 394 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:15,650 because you're olive, the big math whiz. 395 00:17:15,802 --> 00:17:18,736 That's right. Math is my thing, 396 00:17:18,805 --> 00:17:21,155 and you just couldn't let me have this, could you? 397 00:17:21,291 --> 00:17:22,990 I don't even know how to answer that. 398 00:17:23,109 --> 00:17:26,444 Just like your math problems. Shocker. 399 00:17:27,947 --> 00:17:29,647 Oh, and next time you realize 400 00:17:29,749 --> 00:17:31,315 you have no idea what you're doing? 401 00:17:31,418 --> 00:17:33,117 You figure it out. 402 00:17:40,260 --> 00:17:41,426 ♪ 403 00:17:41,494 --> 00:17:43,711 hey, syd. Check out this lawn sign. 404 00:17:43,813 --> 00:17:46,347 "proud dad of a math genius!" 405 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:49,183 and the best part is ed jennings has to walk his dog past it 406 00:17:49,335 --> 00:17:50,134 twice a day. 407 00:17:51,271 --> 00:17:52,169 Cool. 408 00:17:52,305 --> 00:17:53,805 Hey, what's wrong? 409 00:17:55,174 --> 00:17:56,507 Olive and I had a fight. 410 00:17:56,609 --> 00:17:59,644 -You've had fights before. -Yeah, but not like this. 411 00:17:59,696 --> 00:18:02,613 She actually blamed me for getting a "b" on her math test. 412 00:18:02,682 --> 00:18:05,650 Olive got a "b" in math? I thought she always got "a's." 413 00:18:06,619 --> 00:18:07,735 go on. 414 00:18:09,155 --> 00:18:11,172 She claims she spent so much time helping me 415 00:18:11,274 --> 00:18:13,825 that she didn't have enough time to study on her own. 416 00:18:13,877 --> 00:18:15,843 Is it possible that she-- 417 00:18:15,945 --> 00:18:18,446 no! We always help each other out. 418 00:18:18,548 --> 00:18:20,314 But now it's all my fault. 419 00:18:20,383 --> 00:18:21,466 She actually had the nerve to say 420 00:18:21,551 --> 00:18:23,167 she didn't think I should be in the class. 421 00:18:23,219 --> 00:18:25,837 That's harsh. So how'd you do on the test? 422 00:18:25,889 --> 00:18:29,390 What does that have to do with anything? 423 00:18:31,210 --> 00:18:32,343 A "d"... 424 00:18:33,313 --> 00:18:34,512 Minus. 425 00:18:36,215 --> 00:18:37,882 Look, syd... 426 00:18:38,017 --> 00:18:40,151 Do you think that possibly, 427 00:18:40,236 --> 00:18:43,738 there's an itsy-bitsy, teeny-tiny chance 428 00:18:43,890 --> 00:18:47,859 that maybe this class isn't for you? 429 00:18:48,828 --> 00:18:51,329 Of course it is. I just need to... 430 00:18:51,414 --> 00:18:52,497 Study harder. 431 00:18:52,582 --> 00:18:54,582 I will stay up late and work all weekend. 432 00:18:54,734 --> 00:18:56,567 Why do you have to put so much pressure on yourself 433 00:18:56,669 --> 00:18:58,870 for something that you're not even that passionate about? 434 00:18:58,922 --> 00:19:01,906 -I'm passionate about it. -Really? 435 00:19:02,008 --> 00:19:04,709 You've spent hours locked in your room working on one bass lick, 436 00:19:04,761 --> 00:19:06,878 and you come out with a smile on your face. 437 00:19:06,930 --> 00:19:08,379 You feel the same way about math? 438 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:13,050 Maybe. I don't know. 439 00:19:13,102 --> 00:19:14,886 I could feel that way... 440 00:19:14,938 --> 00:19:16,253 One day. 441 00:19:16,389 --> 00:19:18,389 All I'm saying is, 442 00:19:18,441 --> 00:19:20,558 you don't have to be the best at everything. 443 00:19:24,781 --> 00:19:26,531 And just so you know, 444 00:19:26,616 --> 00:19:28,616 I don't need a yard sign or a bumper sticker 445 00:19:28,735 --> 00:19:30,100 for the world to know how proud I am of you. 446 00:19:30,236 --> 00:19:32,203 I say it every day. 447 00:19:32,288 --> 00:19:34,038 Thanks, dad. 448 00:19:34,123 --> 00:19:35,773 Now, if you'll excuse me, 449 00:19:35,875 --> 00:19:37,959 I have to go cancel the sky writing plane. 450 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:41,779 ♪ 451 00:19:41,915 --> 00:19:43,331 (knocking on door) 452 00:19:49,639 --> 00:19:51,973 -hi, alisha. -Max. 453 00:19:54,293 --> 00:19:56,978 So, you said I left something here? 454 00:19:57,764 --> 00:20:00,598 Right. I thought maybe you left... 455 00:20:02,936 --> 00:20:04,435 This. 456 00:20:06,305 --> 00:20:07,655 Seriously? 457 00:20:07,807 --> 00:20:09,824 You thought I left a picture of you... 458 00:20:09,943 --> 00:20:11,609 As a baby? 459 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:14,612 Well, somebody put it here. 460 00:20:17,750 --> 00:20:18,833 (door closes) 461 00:20:18,985 --> 00:20:20,368 what do you want, max? 462 00:20:20,486 --> 00:20:23,921 To tell you I'm really, really sorry about the way I acted yesterday. 463 00:20:24,007 --> 00:20:27,008 You're cool. You're, like, the coolest person I know. 464 00:20:27,126 --> 00:20:28,292 Really? 465 00:20:28,344 --> 00:20:30,962 Then why'd you say the things you did? 466 00:20:33,666 --> 00:20:36,384 Because I can't skate. 467 00:20:36,502 --> 00:20:39,520 I tried, and I just fell on my face. 468 00:20:39,672 --> 00:20:41,505 That's what this is all about? 469 00:20:41,608 --> 00:20:43,274 Why didn't you just tell me? 470 00:20:43,359 --> 00:20:46,844 I was embarrassed, and afraid you'd laugh at me. 471 00:20:46,946 --> 00:20:49,013 No way. I'd never laugh at you. 472 00:20:49,115 --> 00:20:51,482 I would've thought it was really sweet of you to try skating 473 00:20:51,534 --> 00:20:52,984 just so you could hang out with me. 474 00:20:53,036 --> 00:20:55,853 Really? Wow. 475 00:20:55,955 --> 00:20:57,538 My mom was right. 476 00:20:57,657 --> 00:20:59,540 How'd that happen? 477 00:21:01,044 --> 00:21:03,861 Hey, how about I teach you how to skate? 478 00:21:03,997 --> 00:21:06,464 You'd do that? That would be great. 479 00:21:06,532 --> 00:21:08,198 But you should know, 480 00:21:08,334 --> 00:21:10,501 every teacher that has ever tried to help me 481 00:21:10,553 --> 00:21:12,086 has lived to regret it. 482 00:21:12,204 --> 00:21:14,005 (laughs) 483 00:21:17,894 --> 00:21:19,393 hey, olive. 484 00:21:19,545 --> 00:21:20,811 Can we talk? 485 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:23,714 Sorry, I'm busy with my new best friend. 486 00:21:23,850 --> 00:21:26,350 Math. She gets me. 487 00:21:28,571 --> 00:21:30,905 But I want to apologize. 488 00:21:32,909 --> 00:21:35,242 Olive, I've been so awful to you. 489 00:21:36,362 --> 00:21:39,530 I just wanted to stay in this class so badly that... 490 00:21:39,582 --> 00:21:41,582 I took advantage of our friendship. 491 00:21:42,585 --> 00:21:45,119 And you're right. Math is your thing. 492 00:21:45,237 --> 00:21:46,671 I should've been happy for you, 493 00:21:46,739 --> 00:21:48,739 instead of making it about me. 494 00:21:49,792 --> 00:21:53,461 Maybe it's time to accept that I don't need to be good at everything. 495 00:21:53,579 --> 00:21:57,181 Yeah. You're good at so many things already. 496 00:21:57,249 --> 00:21:59,416 -It's almost kind of annoying. -(both giggle) 497 00:21:59,519 --> 00:22:02,269 olive, I'm so sorry. 498 00:22:02,388 --> 00:22:03,888 I so forgive you. 499 00:22:03,940 --> 00:22:06,924 Thank you. I'll see you at lunch. 500 00:22:07,060 --> 00:22:09,477 What do you mean? We have class. 501 00:22:10,113 --> 00:22:11,445 I spoke to ms. Williams, 502 00:22:11,564 --> 00:22:14,264 and I'm switching back to regular math. 503 00:22:14,400 --> 00:22:17,034 I never should've been in this class in the first place. 504 00:22:17,120 --> 00:22:18,369 Are you sure? 505 00:22:18,454 --> 00:22:21,205 Yeah. I'm sure. 506 00:22:21,290 --> 00:22:23,407 Okay. But for the record, 507 00:22:23,459 --> 00:22:25,275 math isn't my best friend. 508 00:22:25,378 --> 00:22:28,629 You are. And math is just gonna have to get over it. 509 00:22:30,666 --> 00:22:34,135 ♪ 510 00:22:34,286 --> 00:22:37,054 so, max, we both know you're a great boarder, 511 00:22:37,123 --> 00:22:39,623 but skates are different. Just try and be patient. 512 00:22:39,726 --> 00:22:40,891 Okay. 513 00:22:40,960 --> 00:22:44,428 Now, why don't we just try standing in the skates first? 514 00:22:46,816 --> 00:22:47,965 See? 515 00:22:48,067 --> 00:22:49,433 There you go! 516 00:22:49,485 --> 00:22:50,985 -(stumbling) -whoa! 517 00:22:51,104 --> 00:22:52,603 (thuds) 518 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:55,973 nailed it! 519 00:22:56,109 --> 00:22:57,942 (laughs) 520 00:22:59,328 --> 00:23:00,494 here. 521 00:23:01,313 --> 00:23:02,446 Take my hand. 522 00:23:06,819 --> 00:23:09,620 Now just pretend you're wearing two tiny skateboards. 523 00:23:10,489 --> 00:23:12,006 (skates clacking) 524 00:23:14,677 --> 00:23:15,826 there you go! 525 00:23:15,928 --> 00:23:17,461 You're gonna get this in no time. 526 00:23:17,513 --> 00:23:19,296 I don't know. 527 00:23:19,348 --> 00:23:21,515 I have a feeling this is gonna take a while. 528 00:23:23,770 --> 00:23:25,419 Man: Oh, yeah.