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Posted by Steve Craig (Member # 12) on November 08, 2007, 07:04 AM:
Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s
A logger ***** 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 ***** 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 ***** a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger ***** 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 2007
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Posted by Dan Carey (Member # 987) on November 08, 2007, 07:33 AM:
Now that's funny as hell. Sadly it's also the truth as I see it.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 08, 2007, 09:36 AM:
Yeah, it's the truth as I see it, as well. The problem is, we ain't drinking that liberal Kool Aid. I will never understand it. LB
Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on November 08, 2007, 04:54 PM:
Steve, that is one the funniest (and sadly, truest) things I have ever read. That one cracked me up!
Posted by Randy Roede (Member # 1273) on November 09, 2007, 05:37 AM:
Seenyour EL Steveo EL Craigo muuchoo funnyo! Leonard can we get a spanish spell check?
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 09, 2007, 07:54 AM:
You are doing fine, Randy. Just put an "0" at the end of every word: bingo! es Spanitch o
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