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    Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    and :bigcry:

    The way of our education nowadays.


    Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    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 1950s

    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 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?

    3. Teaching Math In1970s

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

    4. 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.

    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 2009

    Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto
    dinero ha hecho?


    7. Teaching Math In 2013
    Who cares, just steal the lumber from your rich neighbor's property. He won't have a gun to stop you, and the President says it's OK anyway cuz it's redistributing the wealth.

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    Re: Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    Pretty darn close to reality with that assessment, TT.

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    Re: Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    Quote Originally Posted by DQDawg View Post
    Pretty darn close to reality with that assessment, TT.
    Obviously that was a cut and paste but the math sure rings true.

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    Re: Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    1. Teaching Math In 1950s

    A logger sells a truckload of moonshine for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?

    2. Teaching Math In 1960s

    A logger sells a truckload of pot for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

    3. Teaching Math In1970s

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

    4. Teaching Math In 1980s

    A logger sells a truckload of cocaine for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
    It's time to close the doors to the Temple of Janus.

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    Re: Years of Math 1950 - 2013

    Only $20 profit on $100 of cocaine? That 1980's logger is a very crappy businessmen and would easily be kicked out of the drug trade.

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