Craig in Alabama
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" 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 2011
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Don't laugh...we're closer to this than you think
uke:
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 2011
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Don't laugh...we're closer to this than you think
uke:
