teaching math in America

[jigs]

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. Teaching Math In 1970

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

4. 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.

5. 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 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. )

6. Teaching Math In 2006

Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El
costo de la
producciones es $80.

 

[Brad S]

Too much truth for humor.

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

Throw a lil algebra in there and it's a real mess. Especially when you have a teacher like Lil Lillys, that tells them, "I've explained it once, now sit down and be quiet and do your work" even when they aren't gettin it.

 

[Ranchy]

:roll: To true to be funny, it's more sad than anything.

 

[Sierraman]

Yeah, freaked me out with those last couple. eeks! Thanks anyhow.