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> Subject: Teaching Math 1950's to 2010
>
> 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 evolution 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?
>
> Year 2010:
>
> Who cares, just steal the lumber from your rich neighbor's Property,
> he won't have a gun to stop you, and the President says its OK anyway
> cuz its redistributing the wealth,
> Subject: Teaching Math 1950's to 2010
>
> 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 evolution 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?
>
> Year 2010:
>
> Who cares, just steal the lumber from your rich neighbor's Property,
> he won't have a gun to stop you, and the President says its OK anyway
> cuz its redistributing the wealth,
