Topanga helps Cory realize that while traditions change, his role as a father does not. Cory eventually chaperones the dance, where he realizes Maya actually knew the test material but struggled with her confidence.
Riley wants to attend her first school dance, the "Tick-Tock Shake Your Body Time," which conflicts with her annual tradition of riding the Coney Island Cyclone with Cory. Cory initially views her choice as the "end" of their story, fearing he has nothing left to teach her. [S1E4] Girl Meets Father
"March On" by Cathy Heller and "Love You Forever" by Ryan Huston Girl Meets World Recap S1 E4 Girl Meets Father Topanga helps Cory realize that while traditions change,
Simultaneously, Cory gives Maya an "F" on a test about Darwin. This prompts Maya to temporarily quit school, feeling she is a failure and that her father's absence defines her worth. Cory initially views her choice as the "end"