Outrage as school set maths homework asking them to solve problem based around a girl being sexually abused
Another question featured a single mum supporting her son by being a hooker
A SECONDARY school has been forced to grovel to parents after setting a maths questions about a girl being sexually abused by family members.
In the homework assignment, pupils were asked: "Angelou was sexually abused by her mother's _______ at age 8, which shaped her career choices and motivation for writing."
Pupils in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, were then given an algebra formula to solve the problem.
But when parents found out about the subject matter they complained to Pennridge High School headteacher.
Another question asked about a single mother who is trying to support her son by working as a pimp and a prostitute.
The young problem solvers were asked what was her other means of support, including another formula for the options, bookie, drug dealer and nightclub dancer.
The questions were based on the life of the famed American poet Maya Angelou.
But many parents complained the subject matter was not appropriate for young teenagers or a maths equation.
Related stories
The same assignment surfaced two years ago in a Florida school, sparking similar controversy.
Pennridge School District said: "The homework worksheet in question was downloaded from a website that allows teachers around the world to share educational resources.
"It is not part of our approved curriculum."
But a Twitter user, @PennridgeReform, who tweeted an image of the assignment, said: "How can we trust the teacher with the kids' education when these questions are permitted?"
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368