1 00:00:03,568 --> 00:00:05,222 All right, class. For homework, 2 00:00:05,266 --> 00:00:07,746 I want you to translate all 20 word problems 3 00:00:07,790 --> 00:00:10,401 at the end of the chapter into algebraic equations. 4 00:00:12,012 --> 00:00:13,665 Hey, I don't need you to like me. 5 00:00:13,709 --> 00:00:15,189 I got enough friends. 6 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:19,584 Twenty equations tonight? 7 00:00:19,628 --> 00:00:21,282 Come on, math, why can't you get off my back 8 00:00:21,325 --> 00:00:23,197 and solve your own problems? 9 00:00:24,111 --> 00:00:25,851 Well, I love math. 10 00:00:25,895 --> 00:00:27,070 Don't tell anybody, 11 00:00:27,114 --> 00:00:29,203 but I kind of have a crush on fractions. 12 00:00:29,246 --> 00:00:32,075 They're like two little numbers in a bunk bed. 13 00:00:33,294 --> 00:00:34,947 Excuse me, Olive. 14 00:00:34,991 --> 00:00:36,210 Could I see you for a moment? 15 00:00:36,253 --> 00:00:37,950 Sure, Ms. Williams. 16 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:41,650 Oh, no. Was I over-participating? 17 00:00:44,218 --> 00:00:47,351 I am so sorry, Ms. Williams. It won't happen again. 18 00:00:47,395 --> 00:00:48,961 See that it doesn't. 19 00:00:49,005 --> 00:00:51,399 Although, I have no idea what you're talking about. 20 00:00:52,139 --> 00:00:54,445 Actually, Olive, it's good news. 21 00:00:55,707 --> 00:00:58,493 In eighth grade, we start to separate students into different levels, 22 00:00:58,536 --> 00:01:00,321 and based on your performance, 23 00:01:00,364 --> 00:01:03,237 I've selected you to be in the advanced math class. 24 00:01:03,280 --> 00:01:06,892 Wait. Did you just say an advanced math class? 25 00:01:11,941 --> 00:01:14,161 So, tell me. Is everything okay? 26 00:01:14,204 --> 00:01:16,119 Yes! You won't believe it. 27 00:01:16,163 --> 00:01:18,382 Ms. Williams just invited me to join 28 00:01:18,426 --> 00:01:20,254 a new advanced math class. 29 00:01:20,297 --> 00:01:22,691 There's an advanced math class? 30 00:01:22,734 --> 00:01:24,475 Yeah. I'm so excited, 31 00:01:24,519 --> 00:01:27,261 the butterflies in my stomach are covered in goosebumps. 32 00:01:27,304 --> 00:01:30,133 This must be what dating's like. 33 00:01:30,786 --> 00:01:32,179 Advanced math? 34 00:01:32,222 --> 00:01:33,441 Good for you. 35 00:01:33,484 --> 00:01:35,138 I know what you're thinking. 36 00:01:35,182 --> 00:01:37,097 Advanced math sounds terrible. 37 00:01:37,140 --> 00:01:40,143 No, I'm thinking, why didn't Ms. Williams ask me? 38 00:01:40,187 --> 00:01:43,146 What? I didn't think you liked math that much. 39 00:01:43,190 --> 00:01:45,105 Where'd you get that idea? 40 00:01:45,148 --> 00:01:48,456 You told math to go solve its own problems. 41 00:01:48,499 --> 00:01:50,980 Oh, I know what's happening. 42 00:01:51,023 --> 00:01:53,287 They're probably telling kids one at a time. 43 00:01:53,330 --> 00:01:55,027 Yeah. Probably. 44 00:01:55,071 --> 00:01:58,118 Anyway, I'm gonna go call my mom and tell her the good news. 45 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:00,381 There it goes again! 46 00:02:02,687 --> 00:02:04,994 Oh, Syd, good. You're still here. 47 00:02:05,037 --> 00:02:07,257 Yes, I am, Ms. Williams. 48 00:02:07,301 --> 00:02:09,781 Is there something you want to say to me? 49 00:02:09,825 --> 00:02:12,784 -Yes. -I think I know what it is. 50 00:02:12,828 --> 00:02:14,482 You left your sweater in class. 51 00:02:15,396 --> 00:02:17,311 ♪ Do do do do♪ 52 00:02:20,836 --> 00:02:23,186 ♪ Like father, like daughter, we don't always agree♪ 53 00:02:23,230 --> 00:02:25,797 ♪ But looking at you is like looking at me♪ 54 00:02:25,841 --> 00:02:30,411 ♪ The more things change, the more they stay the same♪ 55 00:02:30,454 --> 00:02:33,109 ♪ Like father, like daughter, from different times♪ 56 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:35,155 ♪ Taking all the best from your decade and mine♪ 57 00:02:35,198 --> 00:02:38,984 ♪ The more things change♪ 58 00:02:39,028 --> 00:02:40,638 ♪ The more they stay the same♪ 59 00:02:40,682 --> 00:02:43,772 ♪ Do do, do do do do, do do♪ 60 00:02:43,815 --> 00:02:46,078 ♪ The more they stay the same♪ 61 00:02:50,126 --> 00:02:52,433 Hi, Ms. Williams. Uh, thanks again for the sweater. 62 00:02:52,476 --> 00:02:54,304 I mean, where's my head, right? 63 00:02:54,348 --> 00:02:56,741 So, I was just talking to Olive, 64 00:02:56,785 --> 00:02:58,917 and she mentioned that you invited her to join 65 00:02:58,961 --> 00:03:00,310 an advanced math class. 66 00:03:00,354 --> 00:03:02,834 Yes. We want to get the top students ready 67 00:03:02,878 --> 00:03:04,923 for the upper-level courses in high school. 68 00:03:04,967 --> 00:03:06,186 Uh-huh. 69 00:03:06,229 --> 00:03:07,796 Totally get it. So, 70 00:03:07,839 --> 00:03:10,712 I was just wondering if you were planning on inviting me 71 00:03:10,755 --> 00:03:11,930 to join the class. 72 00:03:11,974 --> 00:03:13,541 Actually, I wasn't. 73 00:03:13,584 --> 00:03:16,196 -You weren't? -Look, Sydney, 74 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:17,936 it's not that you're not doing well. 75 00:03:17,980 --> 00:03:19,938 You've got a solid B-plus average. 76 00:03:19,982 --> 00:03:22,245 But this new class is gonna be very challenging. 77 00:03:22,289 --> 00:03:25,248 Ms. Williams, there's something you should know about me. 78 00:03:25,292 --> 00:03:28,556 When I'm challenged, I rise to the occasion. 79 00:03:28,599 --> 00:03:30,253 Grrrr! 80 00:03:31,907 --> 00:03:33,038 Are you sure? 81 00:03:33,082 --> 00:03:34,910 Because it's gonna move pretty fast. 82 00:03:34,953 --> 00:03:37,042 Fast is my only speed. 83 00:03:37,086 --> 00:03:39,610 Again... grrrr! 84 00:03:40,568 --> 00:03:43,005 Well, you do seem pretty determined. 85 00:03:43,571 --> 00:03:44,833 Tell you what, 86 00:03:44,876 --> 00:03:46,965 let's give it a try. If it doesn't work out, 87 00:03:47,009 --> 00:03:48,489 you can always go back to regular math. 88 00:03:48,532 --> 00:03:50,795 You won't have to worry about that, Ms. Williams. 89 00:03:50,839 --> 00:03:52,928 I'm in advanced math to stay. 90 00:03:52,971 --> 00:03:56,192 Wait. Did I just say advanced math? 91 00:03:58,107 --> 00:04:00,109 Hey, where did that come from? 92 00:04:05,070 --> 00:04:07,116 Hey, Max. Check this out. 93 00:04:10,728 --> 00:04:12,295 Nice. 94 00:04:12,339 --> 00:04:14,558 You know what? You should get yourself a pair of skates 95 00:04:14,602 --> 00:04:16,517 so we can go to the roller rink together! 96 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:18,258 Together? You and me? 97 00:04:18,301 --> 00:04:21,739 It'll be fun! That is, if you think you can keep up. 98 00:04:21,783 --> 00:04:23,698 Keep up? Please. 99 00:04:23,741 --> 00:04:25,874 In case you forgot, I'm a skateboarder. 100 00:04:25,917 --> 00:04:27,354 Blah, blah, blah. 101 00:04:27,397 --> 00:04:30,835 I'm hearing a lot of talk from a guy with no skates. 102 00:04:30,879 --> 00:04:32,750 Oh, don't worry. I'm getting skates. 103 00:04:32,794 --> 00:04:34,056 Then you're on. 104 00:04:34,099 --> 00:04:36,319 I'm gonna go practice leaving you in the dust, 105 00:04:36,363 --> 00:04:39,104 and you should practice getting used to it. 106 00:04:39,148 --> 00:04:40,541 Oh, really? 107 00:04:40,584 --> 00:04:43,021 Sorry, Max. I can't hear you from way back there. 108 00:04:43,065 --> 00:04:45,110 Oh, this is gonna be fun. 109 00:04:50,115 --> 00:04:51,769 -Hi, Mom. -Hi. 110 00:04:51,813 --> 00:04:53,249 Okay, enough small talk. 111 00:04:54,424 --> 00:04:57,297 I could try to butter you up by telling you your hair looks nice, 112 00:04:57,340 --> 00:04:59,342 but you'd just accuse me of wanting something. 113 00:04:59,386 --> 00:05:03,041 Yes, we have done that little dance a time or two. 114 00:05:03,085 --> 00:05:05,130 So I'm just gonna ask it. 115 00:05:05,174 --> 00:05:07,089 Would you buy me a pair of roller skates? 116 00:05:07,132 --> 00:05:09,134 Why don't you just use your savings to buy them? 117 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:10,266 I don't have any. 118 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:12,399 I know. But it's just funny to ask. 119 00:05:14,923 --> 00:05:17,404 Please, Mom? This is really important to me. 120 00:05:17,447 --> 00:05:19,449 Wait a minute. Didn't I just see Alisha 121 00:05:19,493 --> 00:05:21,277 roller skate into our garage? 122 00:05:22,147 --> 00:05:24,411 Because if I thought this had anything to do with 123 00:05:24,454 --> 00:05:26,543 your giant crush on her, 124 00:05:26,587 --> 00:05:29,154 I might consider buying them for you. 125 00:05:29,198 --> 00:05:30,982 Okay, fine. 126 00:05:31,026 --> 00:05:33,071 I want them so I can roller skate with Alisha. 127 00:05:33,115 --> 00:05:34,290 -Happy? -Very. 128 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:36,988 Nothing's ever free with you, is it? 129 00:05:41,558 --> 00:05:44,169 Hey, Mr. R. I'm here to celebrate. 130 00:05:44,213 --> 00:05:45,562 Smoothies for everyone. 131 00:05:45,606 --> 00:05:48,173 And as long as I'm getting my 100 percent discount, 132 00:05:48,217 --> 00:05:50,393 they're on me! 133 00:05:50,437 --> 00:05:51,786 So, what are you celebrating? 134 00:05:51,829 --> 00:05:54,005 There's an advanced math class for the top students, 135 00:05:54,049 --> 00:05:56,051 and my teacher invited me to join it. 136 00:05:56,094 --> 00:05:57,922 Congrats, Olive. That's awesome. 137 00:05:57,966 --> 00:05:59,794 Hey, Syd, you're just in time. 138 00:05:59,837 --> 00:06:02,623 We're celebrating Olive getting into the advanced math class. 139 00:06:02,666 --> 00:06:05,277 Well then, I'd say you should make it a double celebration, 140 00:06:05,321 --> 00:06:08,106 'cause guess who also got into the advanced math class? 141 00:06:08,150 --> 00:06:09,673 Me. 142 00:06:09,717 --> 00:06:12,110 -What? -Really? Advanced math? 143 00:06:12,154 --> 00:06:13,590 Sounded a little too surprised, there. 144 00:06:13,634 --> 00:06:15,418 Wanna try again? 145 00:06:15,462 --> 00:06:17,289 Don't get me wrong. I'm really happy for you. 146 00:06:17,333 --> 00:06:19,074 I just didn't think you like math that much. 147 00:06:19,117 --> 00:06:22,294 Well, maybe my love for math has multiplied. 148 00:06:22,338 --> 00:06:26,037 Look at that. I even use math in my free time! 149 00:06:27,430 --> 00:06:30,041 So, Ms. Williams did ask you, after all. 150 00:06:30,085 --> 00:06:32,392 Well... let's just say we had a little talk, 151 00:06:32,435 --> 00:06:34,568 and bottom line, I'm in. 152 00:06:34,611 --> 00:06:37,048 In that case, math class is gonna be 153 00:06:37,092 --> 00:06:40,748 a straight up polynomial par-tay! 154 00:06:40,791 --> 00:06:44,621 Did I just hear you girls got bumped to the advanced math class? 155 00:06:44,665 --> 00:06:46,710 That's ah-mah-zing! 156 00:06:46,754 --> 00:06:49,060 -Thanks, Grandma J. -Yeah, thanks, Grandma. 157 00:06:49,104 --> 00:06:51,976 You guys aren't the only ones taking a challenging class. 158 00:06:52,020 --> 00:06:53,848 At college, I signed up for 159 00:06:53,891 --> 00:06:56,154 "The Philosophy of the Ancient Greeks." 160 00:06:56,198 --> 00:06:57,765 That's so cool. 161 00:06:57,808 --> 00:07:00,550 You're gonna spend months exploring life's deepest, 162 00:07:00,594 --> 00:07:02,596 most profound questions. 163 00:07:04,119 --> 00:07:05,555 Why? 164 00:07:06,077 --> 00:07:08,166 Because I have a deep and profound interest 165 00:07:08,210 --> 00:07:09,254 in the teacher. 166 00:07:10,342 --> 00:07:11,866 When it comes to the meaning of life, 167 00:07:11,909 --> 00:07:14,346 Professor Cutie may not have all the answers, 168 00:07:14,390 --> 00:07:17,219 but let's just say he checks all the boxes. 169 00:07:21,266 --> 00:07:23,355 Here you go, math superstars. 170 00:07:23,399 --> 00:07:25,401 Thanks, Dad. And, of course this doesn't mean that 171 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:26,707 we're better than anyone else, 172 00:07:26,750 --> 00:07:29,100 but it doesn't mean that we're not. 173 00:07:31,276 --> 00:07:33,017 What do you say we post a picture? 174 00:07:33,061 --> 00:07:35,759 And we should probably mention that we're in the advanced math class. 175 00:07:35,803 --> 00:07:37,369 You know, just to keep people informed. 176 00:07:37,413 --> 00:07:39,110 Sure. Why not? 177 00:07:40,111 --> 00:07:42,853 Math sisters! 178 00:07:42,897 --> 00:07:44,028 Here. Take one of me. 179 00:07:46,204 --> 00:07:48,468 Look at me solving a problem. 180 00:07:48,511 --> 00:07:50,513 Ooh, this one's a toughie! 181 00:07:50,557 --> 00:07:52,950 Are you gettin' the book? 182 00:07:52,994 --> 00:07:54,299 Yeah. Got it. 183 00:07:54,343 --> 00:07:56,998 And the best part about being math sisters? 184 00:07:57,041 --> 00:07:58,565 We can study together. 185 00:07:58,608 --> 00:08:01,393 You know, this class is gonna be really hard, 186 00:08:01,437 --> 00:08:04,701 and I think I'd prefer to study on my own, so I can focus. 187 00:08:04,745 --> 00:08:07,704 Oh. Yeah. Okay. Sure. 188 00:08:07,748 --> 00:08:09,532 Wow, these pics are great. 189 00:08:09,576 --> 00:08:11,099 I am gonna post them all. 190 00:08:11,142 --> 00:08:13,536 Unless you think it might come off a little too braggy. 191 00:08:13,580 --> 00:08:16,147 -Well, maybe a little too-- -And posted! 192 00:08:20,369 --> 00:08:23,241 Hey, Noodle. Look at you, hard at work. 193 00:08:23,285 --> 00:08:27,115 Looks like I'm not the only one. How's philosophy going? 194 00:08:27,158 --> 00:08:31,032 Great. I finally chatted with Professor Cutie today. 195 00:08:31,075 --> 00:08:34,078 He told me he loves everything about ancient Greece. 196 00:08:34,122 --> 00:08:35,776 So I said, "If you love 'ancient grease,' 197 00:08:35,819 --> 00:08:38,126 you should come over and clean my oven sometime." 198 00:08:38,169 --> 00:08:39,780 Good one. 199 00:08:39,823 --> 00:08:41,259 Plus, the oven could really use it. 200 00:08:42,391 --> 00:08:43,740 So how's math? 201 00:08:43,784 --> 00:08:47,135 It's advanced, but luckily so am I. 202 00:08:47,178 --> 00:08:48,571 Hey, you wanna help me check my work? 203 00:08:48,615 --> 00:08:50,094 The answers are in the back of the book. 204 00:08:50,138 --> 00:08:51,313 Sure. 205 00:08:55,012 --> 00:08:58,842 Okay. Number one, X equals five is right. 206 00:08:58,886 --> 00:09:00,148 Yeah, is it! 207 00:09:00,191 --> 00:09:02,063 Number two is... 208 00:09:02,106 --> 00:09:04,761 -wrong. -Of course it-- Wait, what? 209 00:09:04,805 --> 00:09:08,460 And so are the next three. Sorry, Noodle. 210 00:09:09,026 --> 00:09:11,072 What? No way. 211 00:09:11,115 --> 00:09:12,856 Four to five? 212 00:09:12,900 --> 00:09:15,424 It means I only got 20 percent right. 213 00:09:15,467 --> 00:09:17,208 Well, at least you know your percentages. 214 00:09:17,252 --> 00:09:19,036 That has to count for something. 215 00:09:25,477 --> 00:09:27,088 Ooh! Double-chocolate cupcakes? 216 00:09:27,131 --> 00:09:29,307 But don't even think about it. They're for Olive. 217 00:09:29,351 --> 00:09:32,006 Olive's coming over? I thought you said she likes studying on her own. 218 00:09:32,049 --> 00:09:35,270 Oh, Dad, this has nothing to do with studying. 219 00:09:35,313 --> 00:09:37,925 I just think Olive and I deserve to celebrate some more. 220 00:09:37,968 --> 00:09:40,884 Well, celebrate this. 221 00:09:41,755 --> 00:09:44,235 "She's sweet and nice, and, oh, so modest. 222 00:09:44,279 --> 00:09:47,021 My kid's an absolute math goddess." 223 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:51,155 Wow, Dad, you made a bumper sticker about me. 224 00:09:51,199 --> 00:09:52,766 I'm just so proud of you. 225 00:09:52,809 --> 00:09:55,420 And now I get to shove it in Ed Jennings' face. 226 00:09:55,464 --> 00:09:57,945 Most annoying neighbor ever. 227 00:09:57,988 --> 00:10:00,338 Always plastering his car with "Student of the Month," 228 00:10:00,382 --> 00:10:02,819 "Spelling Bee Champ," "Ballet Star on Board." 229 00:10:02,863 --> 00:10:05,082 What kind of jerk brags like that? 230 00:10:05,126 --> 00:10:07,650 I can't wait to see his face when he gets a look at this baby. 231 00:10:10,958 --> 00:10:12,873 Hey, Syd. What was so urgent? 232 00:10:13,221 --> 00:10:15,963 I have a little surprise for you! 233 00:10:16,006 --> 00:10:18,966 Oh, my goodness, double chocolate cupcakes! 234 00:10:19,009 --> 00:10:20,184 So, what's the occasion? 235 00:10:20,707 --> 00:10:22,665 I don't think we really celebrated us 236 00:10:22,709 --> 00:10:24,754 being math sisters properly. 237 00:10:24,798 --> 00:10:27,061 Aw, that's so sweet of you. 238 00:10:27,104 --> 00:10:29,585 Okay, one cupcake. Then I should get home to study. 239 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:30,891 Great. 240 00:10:34,111 --> 00:10:36,157 Math sisters! 241 00:10:39,421 --> 00:10:41,989 You know what? Since you're here anyway, 242 00:10:42,032 --> 00:10:44,382 why don't we study while we celebrate? 243 00:10:44,426 --> 00:10:46,080 You know. Just for fun. 244 00:10:46,123 --> 00:10:49,779 -Well, I guess we could... -Oh, look, my math book! 245 00:10:53,087 --> 00:10:55,524 So, I started trying to solve for "A," 246 00:10:55,567 --> 00:10:57,874 but it's a tricky little devil. 247 00:10:57,918 --> 00:10:59,528 Here, let me get this out of your way. 248 00:11:05,055 --> 00:11:06,491 You're up early. 249 00:11:06,535 --> 00:11:08,363 I guess you couldn't wait to put on your new skates. 250 00:11:08,406 --> 00:11:11,235 I wanna work on a couple of trick moves before Alisha gets here. 251 00:11:11,279 --> 00:11:13,847 You know, I was a pretty good skater in my day. 252 00:11:13,890 --> 00:11:15,152 I could give you a hand. 253 00:11:15,196 --> 00:11:17,894 Please. I'm the best boarder in my school. 254 00:11:17,938 --> 00:11:20,505 I think I can handle myself on skates. 255 00:11:25,119 --> 00:11:26,294 Whoa! 256 00:11:26,337 --> 00:11:28,426 -Oh! 257 00:11:28,470 --> 00:11:29,863 Max? 258 00:11:29,906 --> 00:11:32,082 Mom! That was all your fault. 259 00:11:32,126 --> 00:11:34,041 You're totally distracting me. 260 00:11:34,084 --> 00:11:35,999 Okay, fine. We haven't seen the old gang 261 00:11:36,043 --> 00:11:38,175 at the emergency room in a while, anyway. 262 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:45,313 Oh! 263 00:11:52,102 --> 00:11:54,670 Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa! Aah! 264 00:11:55,236 --> 00:11:58,021 -Aah! Aah! Aah-- 265 00:12:02,112 --> 00:12:04,201 I'd like to see you try. 266 00:12:07,204 --> 00:12:10,599 See, what you did here is you didn't isolate your variable. 267 00:12:10,642 --> 00:12:12,514 Oh, right. 268 00:12:12,557 --> 00:12:14,255 Of course. Duh! 269 00:12:14,298 --> 00:12:16,126 Okay, so for problem three-- 270 00:12:16,170 --> 00:12:17,954 You know, Syd, I think I'm gonna head home. 271 00:12:17,998 --> 00:12:19,521 Now? Already? 272 00:12:19,564 --> 00:12:21,218 There's a lot more homework to do, 273 00:12:21,262 --> 00:12:23,003 and I need to concentrate. 274 00:12:23,046 --> 00:12:25,788 I love that we get twice the homework in this class. 275 00:12:25,832 --> 00:12:28,225 And I thought math was fun before. 276 00:12:29,705 --> 00:12:31,533 -Hi, Olive. -Hey, Grandma J. 277 00:12:31,576 --> 00:12:34,188 Can't talk. I've got homework! 278 00:12:36,364 --> 00:12:37,669 Are you ready for this? 279 00:12:37,713 --> 00:12:40,411 Professor Cutie was discussing Socrates' speech 280 00:12:40,455 --> 00:12:42,152 on the nature of love. 281 00:12:42,196 --> 00:12:44,894 And he was looking right at me. 282 00:12:44,938 --> 00:12:47,984 True, I was wildly raising my hand, 283 00:12:48,028 --> 00:12:50,117 but message received. 284 00:13:07,264 --> 00:13:09,963 Hey, Olive. Whatcha been up to? 285 00:13:10,006 --> 00:13:14,097 Let's see... I just took off my shoes! 286 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,360 Cool, cool. 287 00:13:16,404 --> 00:13:19,494 So I just called to thank you for helping me today. 288 00:13:19,537 --> 00:13:21,017 No problem. Anytime. 289 00:13:21,061 --> 00:13:23,237 How 'bout now? Problem four. 290 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,412 Now? 291 00:13:25,630 --> 00:13:27,067 Okay. 292 00:13:28,459 --> 00:13:30,722 The first thing, you gotta put all your "A's" 293 00:13:30,766 --> 00:13:32,333 on one side of the equals sign 294 00:13:32,376 --> 00:13:34,988 and your numbers on the other. Got it? 295 00:13:35,031 --> 00:13:37,207 Got it. Thanks, now, 296 00:13:37,251 --> 00:13:40,994 quit gabbing and get back to work, lazy bones! 297 00:13:50,655 --> 00:13:54,398 Guess who? 298 00:13:54,442 --> 00:13:58,011 The person who just called me with a math issue? 299 00:13:59,273 --> 00:14:01,928 Syd, I really need to get back to work. 300 00:14:01,971 --> 00:14:04,452 Oh, come on, Olive. We always help each other. 301 00:14:04,495 --> 00:14:07,585 I mean, if you needed help in English, 302 00:14:07,629 --> 00:14:11,981 I would dive right in and help in any way I could. 303 00:14:12,025 --> 00:14:14,505 Any way... 304 00:14:14,549 --> 00:14:16,943 I could. 305 00:14:18,553 --> 00:14:20,860 Okay. You're right. 306 00:14:20,903 --> 00:14:23,079 Let's go back to problem one. 307 00:14:23,123 --> 00:14:27,040 More like problem fun. Am I right? 308 00:14:27,083 --> 00:14:30,173 Yeah. Fun. 309 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:40,096 Hey, Max! Hope you didn't have breakfast, 310 00:14:40,140 --> 00:14:42,664 'cause you're gonna be eating dirt all day. 311 00:14:43,708 --> 00:14:45,058 Actually, Alisha... 312 00:14:46,102 --> 00:14:47,190 I'm not going. 313 00:14:47,234 --> 00:14:48,888 What do you mean you're not going? 314 00:14:48,931 --> 00:14:52,021 I tried skating. And was awesome, by the way. 315 00:14:53,283 --> 00:14:55,807 But I'm a boarder, and to be honest, 316 00:14:55,851 --> 00:14:57,244 skating just isn't cool. 317 00:14:58,027 --> 00:15:00,508 I skate. So what are you saying? 318 00:15:00,551 --> 00:15:02,075 I'm not cool? 319 00:15:02,118 --> 00:15:03,554 Uh... 320 00:15:03,598 --> 00:15:05,992 You know what? My only problem is 321 00:15:06,035 --> 00:15:08,298 can I possibly have fun without you? 322 00:15:08,342 --> 00:15:12,041 Wait a minute. I think I can. See ya, cool guy. 323 00:15:13,608 --> 00:15:15,523 Alisha, wait. I didn't mean-- 324 00:15:17,003 --> 00:15:18,918 Well, if you wanted to upset her, 325 00:15:18,961 --> 00:15:20,745 I'd say you hit it out of the park. 326 00:15:20,789 --> 00:15:22,530 Oh. You heard? 327 00:15:22,573 --> 00:15:25,098 Yeah. What was all that stuff about skating not being cool? 328 00:15:25,141 --> 00:15:27,404 Mom, I can't let her see me skate. 329 00:15:27,448 --> 00:15:29,189 Alisha is the last girl in the world 330 00:15:29,232 --> 00:15:31,060 I'd want to embarrass myself in front of. 331 00:15:31,104 --> 00:15:34,194 Max, and I say this as a former girl, 332 00:15:34,237 --> 00:15:36,022 just be honest with her. 333 00:15:36,065 --> 00:15:38,720 She'll think it's sweet that you tried skating just to be with her. 334 00:15:38,763 --> 00:15:41,462 Well, speaking as a current boy, 335 00:15:41,505 --> 00:15:43,246 no way. 336 00:15:44,204 --> 00:15:46,075 All right. Well, then, I guess there's nothing you can do. 337 00:15:46,119 --> 00:15:47,468 But don't worry about Alisha. 338 00:15:47,511 --> 00:15:49,644 I'm sure she'll find someone else to skate with. 339 00:15:49,687 --> 00:15:51,298 Maybe they'll even hold hands. 340 00:15:56,085 --> 00:15:58,827 Not bad scores for the first test. 341 00:15:58,870 --> 00:16:02,004 If you have any questions, feel free to keep them to yourselves, 342 00:16:02,048 --> 00:16:04,006 'cause it's lunch time, and I'm hungry. 343 00:16:04,050 --> 00:16:05,877 Come see me after school. 344 00:16:07,879 --> 00:16:09,185 Let's go, Olive. 345 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:11,100 Olive? 346 00:16:11,144 --> 00:16:14,147 I... I got a... 347 00:16:14,190 --> 00:16:15,931 I got a "B." 348 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:18,673 A "B"? That's great. This test was brutal. 349 00:16:18,716 --> 00:16:21,632 I've never gotten anything but an "A" in math. 350 00:16:23,069 --> 00:16:25,332 Until now. 351 00:16:25,375 --> 00:16:27,334 Thanks for nothing, Syd. 352 00:16:27,377 --> 00:16:29,031 What's that supposed to mean? 353 00:16:29,075 --> 00:16:31,120 I spent so much time helping you, 354 00:16:31,164 --> 00:16:33,383 I didn't have any time to study on my own. 355 00:16:33,427 --> 00:16:35,603 Wait, so you're saying getting a "B" is my fault? 356 00:16:35,646 --> 00:16:38,867 Come on, you didn't spend that much time helping me. 357 00:16:38,910 --> 00:16:42,044 Mother birds who spit food into their babies' mouths 358 00:16:42,088 --> 00:16:44,394 don't work as hard as I did for you. 359 00:16:45,656 --> 00:16:48,659 The truth is, you shouldn't even be in this class. 360 00:16:48,703 --> 00:16:50,661 How can you say that? 361 00:16:50,705 --> 00:16:53,055 Well, what'd you get on your test? 362 00:16:54,578 --> 00:16:57,233 I don't see what that has to do with anything. 363 00:16:58,278 --> 00:17:00,149 Come on, Syd. You don't even like math. 364 00:17:00,193 --> 00:17:01,498 You just want everyone to know 365 00:17:01,542 --> 00:17:03,109 you're the best at everything. 366 00:17:03,152 --> 00:17:05,111 What? Where's that coming from? 367 00:17:05,154 --> 00:17:08,070 Oh, I don't know. "Hey, let's post some photos. 368 00:17:08,114 --> 00:17:09,680 Are you getting the math book?" 369 00:17:11,334 --> 00:17:14,076 Your problem is that you don't think I'm as smart as you are, 370 00:17:14,120 --> 00:17:16,339 because you're Olive, the big math whiz. 371 00:17:16,383 --> 00:17:19,429 That's right. Math is my thing, 372 00:17:19,473 --> 00:17:21,910 and you just couldn't let me have this, could you? 373 00:17:21,953 --> 00:17:23,738 I don't even know how to answer that. 374 00:17:23,781 --> 00:17:27,133 Just like your math problems. Shocker. 375 00:17:28,569 --> 00:17:30,223 Oh, and next time you realize 376 00:17:30,266 --> 00:17:32,138 you have no idea what you're doing? 377 00:17:32,181 --> 00:17:33,748 You figure it out. 378 00:17:42,104 --> 00:17:44,411 Hey, Syd. Check out this lawn sign. 379 00:17:44,454 --> 00:17:47,109 "Proud dad of a math genius!" 380 00:17:47,153 --> 00:17:49,938 And the best part is Ed Jennings has to walk his dog past it 381 00:17:49,981 --> 00:17:50,808 twice a day. 382 00:17:51,940 --> 00:17:53,028 Cool. 383 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:54,334 Hey, what's wrong? 384 00:17:55,813 --> 00:17:57,250 Olive and I had a fight. 385 00:17:57,293 --> 00:18:00,209 -You've had fights before. -Yeah, but not like this. 386 00:18:00,253 --> 00:18:03,256 She actually blamed me for getting a "B" on her math test. 387 00:18:03,299 --> 00:18:06,172 Olive got a "B" in math? I thought she always got "A's." 388 00:18:07,173 --> 00:18:08,304 Go on. 389 00:18:09,827 --> 00:18:11,960 She claims she spent so much time helping me 390 00:18:12,003 --> 00:18:14,441 that she didn't have enough time to study on her own. 391 00:18:14,484 --> 00:18:16,573 Is it possible that she-- 392 00:18:16,617 --> 00:18:19,010 No! We always help each other out. 393 00:18:19,054 --> 00:18:21,143 But now it's all my fault. 394 00:18:21,187 --> 00:18:22,318 She actually had the nerve to say 395 00:18:22,362 --> 00:18:23,928 she didn't think I should be in the class. 396 00:18:23,972 --> 00:18:26,453 That's harsh. So how'd you do on the test? 397 00:18:26,496 --> 00:18:30,109 What does that have to do with anything? 398 00:18:31,936 --> 00:18:33,112 A "D"... 399 00:18:34,025 --> 00:18:35,244 Minus. 400 00:18:36,854 --> 00:18:38,639 Look, Syd... 401 00:18:38,682 --> 00:18:40,858 Do you think that possibly, 402 00:18:40,902 --> 00:18:44,384 there's an itsy-bitsy, teeny-tiny chance 403 00:18:44,427 --> 00:18:48,475 that maybe this class isn't for you? 404 00:18:49,432 --> 00:18:52,087 Of course it is. I just need to... 405 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:53,262 study harder. 406 00:18:53,306 --> 00:18:55,177 I will stay up late and work all weekend. 407 00:18:55,221 --> 00:18:57,179 Why do you have to put so much pressure on yourself 408 00:18:57,223 --> 00:18:59,529 for something that you're not even that passionate about? 409 00:18:59,573 --> 00:19:02,576 -I'm passionate about it. -Really? 410 00:19:02,619 --> 00:19:05,361 You've spent hours locked in your room working on one bass lick, 411 00:19:05,405 --> 00:19:07,537 and you come out with a smile on your face. 412 00:19:07,581 --> 00:19:09,148 You feel the same way about math? 413 00:19:11,193 --> 00:19:13,804 Maybe. I don't know. 414 00:19:13,848 --> 00:19:15,545 I could feel that way... 415 00:19:15,589 --> 00:19:17,112 One day. 416 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,201 All I'm saying is, 417 00:19:19,245 --> 00:19:21,072 you don't have to be the best at everything. 418 00:19:25,381 --> 00:19:27,078 And just so you know, 419 00:19:27,122 --> 00:19:29,211 I don't need a yard sign or a bumper sticker 420 00:19:29,255 --> 00:19:30,952 for the world to know how proud I am of you. 421 00:19:30,995 --> 00:19:32,954 I say it every day. 422 00:19:32,997 --> 00:19:34,738 Thanks, Dad. 423 00:19:34,782 --> 00:19:36,436 Now, if you'll excuse me, 424 00:19:36,479 --> 00:19:38,742 I have to go cancel the sky writing plane. 425 00:19:50,145 --> 00:19:52,626 -Hi, Alisha. -Max. 426 00:19:55,019 --> 00:19:57,544 So, you said I left something here? 427 00:19:58,284 --> 00:20:01,200 Right. I thought maybe you left... 428 00:20:03,593 --> 00:20:05,160 This. 429 00:20:06,944 --> 00:20:08,294 Seriously? 430 00:20:08,337 --> 00:20:10,513 You thought I left a picture of you... 431 00:20:10,557 --> 00:20:12,211 as a baby? 432 00:20:13,168 --> 00:20:15,126 Well, somebody put it here. 433 00:20:19,566 --> 00:20:21,307 What do you want, Max? 434 00:20:21,350 --> 00:20:24,571 To tell you I'm really, really sorry about the way I acted yesterday. 435 00:20:24,614 --> 00:20:27,704 You're cool. You're, like, the coolest person I know. 436 00:20:27,748 --> 00:20:29,097 Really? 437 00:20:29,140 --> 00:20:31,578 Then why'd you say the things you did? 438 00:20:34,189 --> 00:20:37,018 Because I can't skate. 439 00:20:37,061 --> 00:20:40,108 I tried, and I just fell on my face. 440 00:20:40,151 --> 00:20:42,153 That's what this is all about? 441 00:20:42,197 --> 00:20:44,068 Why didn't you just tell me? 442 00:20:44,112 --> 00:20:47,550 I was embarrassed, and afraid you'd laugh at me. 443 00:20:47,594 --> 00:20:49,683 No way. I'd never laugh at you. 444 00:20:49,726 --> 00:20:52,033 I would've thought it was really sweet of you to try skating 445 00:20:52,076 --> 00:20:53,730 just so you could hang out with me. 446 00:20:53,774 --> 00:20:56,472 Really? Wow. 447 00:20:56,516 --> 00:20:58,169 My mom was right. 448 00:20:58,213 --> 00:21:00,084 How'd that happen? 449 00:21:01,738 --> 00:21:04,611 Hey, how about I teach you how to skate? 450 00:21:04,654 --> 00:21:07,135 You'd do that? That would be great. 451 00:21:07,178 --> 00:21:09,050 But you should know, 452 00:21:09,093 --> 00:21:11,139 every teacher that has ever tried to help me 453 00:21:11,182 --> 00:21:12,880 has lived to regret it. 454 00:21:18,494 --> 00:21:20,235 Hey, Olive. 455 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:21,541 Can we talk? 456 00:21:21,584 --> 00:21:24,413 Sorry, I'm busy with my new best friend. 457 00:21:24,457 --> 00:21:27,111 Math. She gets me. 458 00:21:29,070 --> 00:21:31,507 But I want to apologize. 459 00:21:33,596 --> 00:21:35,990 Olive, I've been so awful to you. 460 00:21:37,034 --> 00:21:40,081 I just wanted to stay in this class so badly that... 461 00:21:40,124 --> 00:21:42,170 I took advantage of our friendship. 462 00:21:43,127 --> 00:21:45,913 And you're right. Math is your thing. 463 00:21:45,956 --> 00:21:47,306 I should've been happy for you, 464 00:21:47,349 --> 00:21:49,395 instead of making it about me. 465 00:21:50,134 --> 00:21:54,138 Maybe it's time to accept that I don't need to be good at everything. 466 00:21:54,182 --> 00:21:57,968 Yeah. You're good at so many things already. 467 00:21:58,012 --> 00:22:00,231 -It's almost kind of annoying. 468 00:22:00,275 --> 00:22:03,060 Olive, I'm so sorry. 469 00:22:03,104 --> 00:22:04,627 I so forgive you. 470 00:22:04,671 --> 00:22:07,717 Thank you. I'll see you at lunch. 471 00:22:07,761 --> 00:22:10,024 What do you mean? We have class. 472 00:22:10,764 --> 00:22:12,026 I spoke to Ms. Williams, 473 00:22:12,069 --> 00:22:15,116 and I'm switching back to regular math. 474 00:22:15,159 --> 00:22:17,684 I never should've been in this class in the first place. 475 00:22:17,727 --> 00:22:19,120 Are you sure? 476 00:22:19,163 --> 00:22:21,905 Yeah. I'm sure. 477 00:22:21,949 --> 00:22:24,212 Okay. But for the record, 478 00:22:24,255 --> 00:22:26,040 math isn't my best friend. 479 00:22:26,083 --> 00:22:29,217 You are. And math is just gonna have to get over it. 480 00:22:34,918 --> 00:22:37,834 So, Max, we both know you're a great boarder, 481 00:22:37,878 --> 00:22:40,228 but skates are different. Just try and be patient. 482 00:22:40,271 --> 00:22:41,795 Okay. 483 00:22:41,838 --> 00:22:45,146 Now, why don't we just try standing in the skates first? 484 00:22:47,366 --> 00:22:48,584 See? 485 00:22:48,628 --> 00:22:50,107 There you go! 486 00:22:50,151 --> 00:22:51,587 -Whoa! 487 00:22:55,069 --> 00:22:56,636 Nailed it! 488 00:22:59,943 --> 00:23:01,162 Here. 489 00:23:01,902 --> 00:23:03,120 Take my hand. 490 00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:10,084 Now just pretend you're wearing two tiny skateboards. 491 00:23:15,132 --> 00:23:16,395 There you go! 492 00:23:16,438 --> 00:23:18,179 You're gonna get this in no time. 493 00:23:18,222 --> 00:23:19,963 I don't know. 494 00:23:20,007 --> 00:23:22,226 I have a feeling this is gonna take a while. 495 00:23:25,273 --> 00:23:28,145 ♪ Do do, do do do do, do do♪ 496 00:23:29,756 --> 00:23:33,107 ♪ Do do, do do do do, do do♪ 497 00:23:41,942 --> 00:23:45,380 ♪ Do do, do do do do, do do♪ 498 00:23:46,686 --> 00:23:49,950 ♪ Do do, do do do do, do do♪ 499 00:23:51,691 --> 00:23:53,127 Oh, yeah.