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Title: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Tiger Wench on August 25, 2010, 10:05:05 AM
From an email...

Sixty Years of Math
1950 - 2010 (in the USA)

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $2.58. The counter girl took my $3.00 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 2010
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: AUTiger1 on August 25, 2010, 10:14:28 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Tarheel on August 25, 2010, 12:10:48 PM
 :rofl:

Tiger Wench, that was inspired!
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Snaggletiger on August 25, 2010, 12:45:01 PM
I wonder where those squirrels went.
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: AUTailgatingRules on August 25, 2010, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 25, 2010, 12:45:01 PM
I wonder where those squirrels went.

Up Richard Gere's ass.  DUHHHHHH
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Tiger Six on August 25, 2010, 04:09:00 PM
This will need to be updated in a couple of years to change the dollars to yen and the language to Mandarin.
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Tiger Wench on August 25, 2010, 04:16:43 PM
Quote from: Pale Rider on August 25, 2010, 04:09:00 PM
This will need to be updated in a couple of years to change the dollars to yen   yuan and the language to Mandarin.
Yen is Japan.  Yuan is Chinese.  But your point is well made.
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Tarheel on August 25, 2010, 04:19:03 PM
Quote from: Pale Rider on August 25, 2010, 04:09:00 PM
This will need to be updated in a couple of years to change the dollars to yen and the language to Mandarin.


日誌記錄器為Y100賣貨車木材。 他的生产成本是價格的4/5。 什麼是他的贏利？


I am amazed that the X will actually display Chinese characters!
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: Saniflush on August 26, 2010, 07:09:31 AM
Quote from: Tarheel on August 25, 2010, 04:19:03 PM

日誌記錄器為Y100賣貨車木材。 他的生产成本是價格的4/5。 什麼是他的贏利？


I am amazed that the X will actually display Chinese characters!

We hate all ethnicities here.
Title: Re: Sixty Years of Math
Post by: AUsweetheart on August 26, 2010, 09:53:02 AM
does that mean I can give up some of my side jobs? I was trying to get some points.