texastrophies Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 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: 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? 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? Teaching Math In 1970s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 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. 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. Teaching Math In 2009 Un hachero vende una carretada de madera pará $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuánto dinero ha hecho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 No Comprende:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Lo Siento no se. When I read the first part of your post, the first woods out of my mouth were "Oh crap." I've done that before where you hand someone an even number of bills, then pull out change and they stand lookin at you like you just handed them pesos. It freaks em out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 If you are going to give change with your payment you need to do so before the cashier types in the tender amount you gave them. There is no "back" button to push that far into the transaction, and the computer has already told them how much change to give back;):rolleyes: I run a retail store and I'am still amazed at the amount of younger people that have no idea how to count back change. I can remember the schools teaching this at a young age, guess they may not do that any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Youngsters are amazed when the old guy can do math without a calculator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I can remember the schools teaching this at a young age, guess they may not do that any more. Yep, I remember that too. Our kids have had to learn a little about making change in elementary school, but...... Youngsters are amazed when the old guy can do math without a calculator. ......kids nowadays are allowed to use calculators way too early in my opinion. I can remember jr high school math, calculators were not allowed, now it is required in 6th grade to have a specific type calculator.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 :eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D:D:D i dont get it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 ......kids nowadays are allowed to use calculators way too early in my opinion. I can remember jr high school math, calculators were not allowed, now it is required in 6th grade to have a specific type calculator.:( I agree totally, i will have barrow my daugthers calculator in one of my next classess coming up in a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) 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: {/quote] Sad, isn't it I bet you felt like crying too 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? $20 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? $20 Teaching Math In 1970s .A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? Yes, he did. He made $20 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. OK .. production is $80 and his profit is $20 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. Loggers are scum-bags, who rape the earth and leave destruction everywhere they go, just to line their pockets. EWW I hate them, I hate them. (joking eh :rolleyes:) WHA ... I got an A+ :eek: Teaching Math In 2009 Un hachero vende una carretada de madera pará $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuánto dinero ha hecho? veinte dolares I think I'll go cry now Edited April 10, 2009 by buckee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Here is what 2009 is REALLY like... The logger paid $70 per cord stumpage the mill only is paying $68 per cord it cost the logger $30 per cord to cut it 15 per cord to get the wood to the landing 15 per cord to truck it that leaves you $8.00 IF you can find a mill taking wood The birds & squrrels?? They will find another tree to live in before the logger gets home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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