Sideways Stories from Wayside School Ch. 10-12

Front

Why couldn't Dana do arithmetic?

Back

She was itching.

Front

Why did Paul get his name on the board with a check?

Back

He pulled Leslie's pigtails.

Front

Did Mrs. Jewls make Dana stop itching by having her do arithmetic?

Back

True.

Front

How many mosquito bites did Dana have on her body?

Back

124.

Front

What did Rondi and Allison do to Jason while Mrs. Jewls went to get the cold water?

Back

They tickled him.

Front

What is arithmetic?

Back

Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Front

What does it mean to itch?

Back

To itch means to have a sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

Front

What is a mosquito bite?

Back

A mosquito bite is a small, itchy bump on the skin caused by a mosquito's bite.

Front

What does it mean to pull someone's pigtails?

Back

To pull someone's pigtails means to tug on the hair that is styled in pigtails, often as a playful or teasing action.

Front

What is a check on the board?

Back

A check on the board is a mark made by a teacher to indicate a behavior that needs attention.