The maths problem was shared online.''I don’t want to be rude but I don’t think that math problem was very nice''.
A 10-year-old girl has made headlines around the world after she refused to answer a question she considered rude on her maths homework.
Rhythm Pacheco who was doing her homework when she came across a question that asked her to work out “how much heavier” one female student was from another.
The grade 4 student from Utah in the US said the question was “offensive” to young girls who might already feel insecure about their bodies.
Circling the question, she wrote: "This is offensive. Sorry I won't right this it's rood."
The pupil from Utah, who was initially worried about how her teacher would respond, then wrote a letter to explain why she didn't want to solve the problem, as reported by Today.
“I don’t want to be rude but I don’t think that math problem was very nice because that’s judging people’s weight," she said.
“Also the reason I did not do the sentence is because I just don’t think that’s nice. Love Rhythm."
“Rhythm’s dad and I were extremely proud of Rhythm for listening to her gut instincts and standing up for what is right," said Rhythm's mum Naomi.
“Rhythm’s teacher was so responsive and handled the situation with such care. She told her she understands how she would be upset about this and that she didn’t have to write out the answer."
The problem set came from Eureka Math, a popular curriculum program that was created in 2013.
A spokesperson for the company said:
''User feedback is a vital part of our culture.
''We are grateful to receive constructive feedback from students, teachers and parents alike.
''We apologize for any discomfort or offense caused by the question. Please know that we will replace this question in all future reprints, and suggest that teachers supply students with an appropriate replacement question in the interim''.
