Yeah I didn't word it too well. I was just trying to say that this example made me question if the ceiling for normal 2nd graders is really basic multiplication

Yeah I didn't word it too well. I was just trying to say that this example made me question if the ceiling for normal 2nd graders is really basic multiplication and division, as is taught in public school curricula. I'm leaning towards no. Of course not all kids will be able to reach this level. But surely they can go beyond the current level.