Ravin R10 man Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Math History Lesson 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 1950 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 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? 3. TEACHING MATH IN 1970 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. 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. 5. 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). 6. TEACHING MATH IN 2006 Un hachero vende una carretada de maderpara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! Yep, teachers got it pretty easy.... Don't go jumping all over me, I'm just talking about Tominator to be specific..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IL_HuNtIn_KiD Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! im with you..if that aint the truth i dont know what is....however look at us...were sitting here saying if that aint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! sad, but this is all too true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! [ QUOTE ] Math History Lesson 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? [/ QUOTE ] I just shake my head when I do this and it takes 3 people to figure it out. Mostly to my wife LOL.........now I am in trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! yep its the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdkyhunter Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! The truth!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! its the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! and funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! LOL. Good one there Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampRAGS Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: If this aint the truth!! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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