Even Stevens: Beans on the Brain

Tawny & Twitty find Algebra fascinating due in part to their outstanding teacher Mr. Lopez; however, Louis doesn't get Algebra at all in spite of the fantastic teacher. In order to dodge an Algebra mid-term Louis tries to fake a blizzard in order to cancel school. His plan doesn't work. Eileen tries to help Louis but he is resistant to Algebra. Louis must ask Mr. Lopez for help and Mr. Lopez asks Louis when he got lost in class. Louis' answer: Kindergarten. Mr. Lopez traces Louis back to the early math principles he learned in Kindergarten, brings him up to speed and with a lot of hard work and effort Louis is soon able to solve an equation with two unknowns. After injuring the star pole-vaulter, Ren must learn to Pole Vault in one week for a big track meet. Most people don't think she will be able to clear the bar but Ren stays open to learning the skill & gives her best effort.