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First Dad Spills Malia's 73 on Science Test

Obama says all kids slack off—but she got 95 on the next

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 4, 2009 7:35 PM CST

(Newser) – During a speech today on education, President Obama went off-script a bit to talk about how it figures into the lives of his kids, particularly elder daughter Malia. Saying that even the best “kids slack off,” he tells of the 11-year-old’s disappointment at scoring a 73 on recent science test. “She was depressed,” the First Dad said, and aimed to improve.

“She came home yesterday and got a 95,” Obama added. “‘I just like having knowledge’—that’s what she said. What happened was, she had started wanting it more than us.”

President Barack Obama watches as his daughter Malia walks dog Bo. (AP Photo)

President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their children Sasha and Malia. (AP Photo)

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Nov 6, 2009 4:37 AM CST

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