Struggling with his maths homework, the woman’s son wrote a large question mark next to the task, which asked him to solve a simple subtraction question in a rather round about way…

BOY ASKS GIRL OUT - GETS SHUT DOWN IN SPECTACULAR STYLE

It seems he's not the only one who is puzzled however, as his university educated mum wades in to see if she can lend a hand.

Shocked by what she finds, the mum decides to take matters into her own hands.

‘Don’t feel bad' she writes. 'I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering which included extensive study in differential equations and other higher math applications. Even I cannot explain the Common Core mathematics approach, nor get the answer correct. In the real world, simplification is valued over complication. Therefore,

427

= 111

The answer is solved in under 5 seconds - 111. The process used is ridiculous and would result in termination if used.’

MAN FINDS LOVE AFTER STICKY NOTE LETTER

She signs off: ‘Sincerely, Frustrated Parent.’

Well that settles it then…