Fifty Years of Math 1960 - 2010 (in the USA )

**SQUID** · 07-19-2010, 09:39 AM

Fifty Years of Math 1960 - 2010 (in the USA )

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 1960s:

1. Teaching Math In 1960s

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 1970s

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 1990s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1990s

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 2000

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 and should they sue the Logger and call Al Gore? (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?

**Fox Chic** · 07-19-2010, 10:13 AM

LMFAO! So very true!

PWJ8952 · 07-19-2010, 10:37 AM

Que? Those loggers just can't get a break, but it does seem that their profit hasn't been hit in 50 years, how has that happened, must be good cost containment program!

**Fox Chic** · 07-19-2010, 10:56 AM

My step-dad drives Log Truck in Oregon. Hasn't seem to hurt him any. He still is buying collecting cars he doesn't need!

**SQUID** · 07-19-2010, 11:24 AM

He's probably hauled timber off my land south of Bandon ... It's leased to Weyerhauser as a timber farm.

**Fox Chic** · 07-19-2010, 11:41 AM

He probably has!

Rob O. · 07-19-2010, 08:36 PM

now thatsfunny!!

Slvr2000 · 07-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Ok thats awesome!!!

07-19-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
SQUID You!! Off my Planet! Octane Zone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: D/FW Area, Texas Posts: 4,464 My Mood:	Fifty Years of Math 1960 - 2010 (in the USA ) Fifty Years of Math 1960 - 2010 (in the USA ) 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 1960s: 1. Teaching Math In 1960s 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 1970s 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 1990s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Math In 1990s 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 2000 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 and should they sue the Logger and call Al Gore? (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? __________________ - Jim To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-19-2010, 10:13 AM	#2
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PWJ8952 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clear Lake/ Houston, Tx. Posts: 1,490 My Mood:	Que? Those loggers just can't get a break, but it does seem that their profit hasn't been hit in 50 years, how has that happened, must be good cost containment program! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Rob O. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 194 My Mood:	now thatsfunny!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mustangs are my life, the rest is just details To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Slvr2000 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 422	Ok thats awesome!!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-19-2010, 10:56 AM	#4
Fox Chic Beevis Tech Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 1,715 My Mood:	My step-dad drives Log Truck in Oregon. Hasn't seem to hurt him any. He still is buying collecting cars he doesn't need!

07-19-2010, 11:24 AM	#5
SQUID You!! Off my Planet! Octane Zone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: D/FW Area, Texas Posts: 4,464 My Mood:	He's probably hauled timber off my land south of Bandon ... It's leased to Weyerhauser as a timber farm.

07-19-2010, 11:41 AM	#6
Fox Chic Beevis Tech Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 1,715 My Mood:	He probably has!