School Time: Math Edition (Achievement: #9 = 3 points + 3 bonus points)

There are a few things you should know

about the subject called math, you see

From algebra to trigonometry

If you like it enough, to calculus we go

One, gotta follow the rules

Get it right in PEMDAS

parenthesis with the brackets

to subtraction, basics down

Two, use a ruler properly

Excuse me?

That's 7.98 centimeters, not inches

It's the other side—reading is key

Three, a calculator is your best friend

a machine precise, accurate, and never bends

takes calculations that'll take you hours

minutes or even seconds to execute

Four those people who leave

these essential tools at home

It can be a sink or swim

when a test comes up

Sometimes it really is like rocket science

from asymptotes to binomials to harmonics

On a scale of one to five

how fried is your brain? Still alive?

From individual work

to groups of six,

the problems can be difficult

math and I just don't mix

maybe for you,

it's an easy fix

It's alright to sleep in class

Sometimes fighting your drooping lids

is a struggle, I get that

Last subject of the day can be a drag

Math teachers can be a hit or miss

Maybe out of every 10,

there are only a few

that are passionate and you'll listen to

Take it

an enjoyment or a necessity

Mathematics, a classic subject

It makes some very wary