[Humor] Math

[Mary Ann Horton]

From: Stacy (Courtesy of Yucks)

Math  1950-2006

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  1950s:



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 la 
producciones es $80.