In article <bph1m218ar8s5ahodnj6bamam2rv8brv2m@4ax.com>,
Scott in Florida <askifyouwant@mindspring.net> wrote:
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> Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58.
>
> The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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 when I tried
> to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried.
>
> Why do I tell you this?
>
> Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
>
>
>
> Teaching Math In 1950
>
> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
> cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his
> profit?
>
>
> Teaching Math In 1960
>
> 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?
>
>
> Teaching Math In 1970
>
> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
> cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
>
>
> Teaching Math In 1980
>
> 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.
>
>
> Teaching Math In 1990
>
> 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.)
>
>
> Teaching Math In 2005
>
> Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100.
> El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas
> se puede comprar?[/color]
How true, how true it is, LOL.
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