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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Evolution of Math
Laugh or Cry?
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 1950's:
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 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.)
6. Teaching Math In 2006
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de
producciones es $80.
eta: none of this is me talking...it's all part of the joke.
Message edited 4/26/2007 3:26:11 PM.
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Lisa
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Re: Evolution of Math
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kerrycec03
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Kerry
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Re: Evolution of Math
HAHA, SAD BUT TRUE!!
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| Posted 4/26/07 3:32 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Evolution of Math
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: Evolution of Math
Posted by Ophelia
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.
umm I know this is a joke, but I SO DO NOT think so!!
I freakin HATED trigonometry!!!!!  even calculus was easy by comparison! 
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MichaelsMommy
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Lauren
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Re: Evolution of Math
OMG! LOL!
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| Posted 4/26/07 4:52 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Evolution of Math
the sad part is that too many people who work at cash registers don't know how to do simple math
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| Posted 4/26/07 5:20 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: Evolution of Math
Posted by libby2595
the sad part is that too many people who work at cash registers don't know how to do simple math
OMG yes, this makes me nuts.
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| Posted 4/26/07 5:24 PM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: Evolution of Math
i've heard this joke before, and STILL think the last part is gratuitous
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| Posted 4/26/07 5:43 PM |
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Diane
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Re: Evolution of Math
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