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GreekGod
05-22-2006, 05:53 PM
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 p! rofit?

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 2005: Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera por $100. El cargo de produccion es $80. Cuantas tortillas se puede comprar?

duhtroll
05-22-2006, 06:11 PM
Repost:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21849&highlight=teaching+math

And it's also in the joke of the day thread.

KillJoy
05-22-2006, 06:20 PM
you know, truth hurts.

KillJoy

whoskal
05-22-2006, 06:30 PM
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol: