How teaching math has changed through the decades

On 3/27/2015 10:18 AM, Leon wrote:
> 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 1970s
>
> 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 1980s
>
> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100.
> His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ?
>
> Yes or No
>
>
> 4. Teaching Math In 1990s
>
> 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 2000s
>
> 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 2050
>
> هاتشيرو تبيع كارلواد من نهاب 100
> لار . تكلفة الإنتاج هو 80
>
> دولاراً . كيف الكثيرمن المال ولم؟
Achmed the terrorist says 'I KILL YOU!!!'

--
Jeff

On Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:45:10 -0400, woodchucker <[email protected]>
wrote:

>On 3/27/2015 10:18 AM, Leon wrote:
>> 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 1970s
>>
>> 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 1980s
>>
>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100.
>> His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ?
>>
>> Yes or No
>>
>>
>> 4. Teaching Math In 1990s
>>
>> 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 2000s
>>
>> 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 2050
>>
>> ??????? ???? ??????? ?? ???? 100
>> ??? . ????? ??????? ?? 80
>>
>> ??????? . ??? ???????? ????? ????
>Achmed the terrorist says 'I KILL YOU!!!'

"Allah Akbar!"

On 3/27/2015 9:18 AM, Leon wrote

OK Sorry Doug!

I am getting older and I am forgetting how to send e-mails.

I meant to sent this to my son. I have done this twice this week.

"Leon" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

>I am getting older and I am forgetting how to send e-mails.
>
>I meant to sent this to my son. I have done this twice this week.

But it did have a wood theme so at least you weren't completely off topic...
;~)