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Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:24 pm
by Seymore
Found this on another website. Thought y'all would like it.

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 In 1970s

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 old-growth hardwood 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?
Remember, there are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's okay.

6. Teaching Math In 2007

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

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:36 pm
by MudHog
:lol:

sent it to my wife as she is a middle school math teacher. :mrgreen:

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:55 pm
by cwink
Aint that the truth

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:57 pm
by Denduke
Marvelous...

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:16 pm
by deltadog
:lol:

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:38 pm
by quack_a_tack
:lol: :lol: :lol: My god they are both correct.

Re: Teaching Math

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:44 pm
by woody bob
What about....
If a chicken and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long would it take a rooster to sit n a door knob and lay a hardware store?

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