Ann Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Subject: Math, how it has changed from 1950 to 2007 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 1950: 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 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? Teaching Math in 1970: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 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 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) Teaching Math in 2007: Un hachero vende una carretada de madera por $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Now THAT is funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 The first part is OH so true...and the punchline had me roaring! Thanks for the giggle this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 So true So true in all the way's described.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I love this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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