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Old 08-21-2009, 05:54 AM
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Fifty Years of Math 1959 - 2009 (in the USA )

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $ 2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register.. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters , but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the ev olution in teaching math since the 1950s:

1. Teaching Math In 1950s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?

2. Teaching Math In 1960s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

3. Teaching Math In 1970s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 1990s

A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok. )

6. Teaching Math In 2009

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

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Old 08-21-2009, 06:08 AM
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sooo... true :!:
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:shock: whoa that is soo true
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I did not understand the 6th ?
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In order to understand number 6, you must press 1 for english!! :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by harbone66
In order to understand number 6, you must press 1 for english!! :lol: :lol:
Ah yes. Press 1. What was I thinking? :lol:
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Or press 0 a bunch of times and you will get hold of an operator. Then maybe they can explain it to you, haha.
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There is nothing more annoying than that. if you cant understand too bad. we speak english and if you dont like it get the he** out
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I love it when I can hand them the few cents after they ring it up...makes my day
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