Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Mike's mom bought a new game to play on Christmas this year.
Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?

As a teacher, it bugged me that the questions were not at all related to the curriculum at the "supposed level" the game stated. I mean, first graders are not taught about the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations! That's sixth grade level for sure! I've taught it! Oh well, it was still fun trying to answer the trivia questions together.

A tricky question (and by far the most clever answer) is listed below:


The question:
What is found directly beneath the icy surface of the North Pole?
a. ocean
b. glacial residue
c. bedrock
The correct answer:
a. ocean
Sammy's answer:
Santa Claus!


So, are you smarter than a fifth grader?
Maybe.
But are you as clever as our sweet little fifth grader?
I'll bet not!
She's such a silly thing sometimes!