Re: Our education system

Posted by Trkr on September 20, 2014 at 20:04:06 from (71.97.131.87):

In Reply to: Our education system posted by John in La on September 20, 2014 at 16:15:06:

Originator probably meant this as funny, but
> too close to the truth. Terribly sad.
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> Years of Math 1950 -
> 2014
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> Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King
> for $2.58. The counter girl took my $ 3 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:
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> 1. Teaching Math In
> 1950s
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> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100.
> His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit
> ?
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> 2. Teaching Math In
> 1960s
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> 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?
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> 3. Teaching Math In
> 1970s
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> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100.
> His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
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> 4. Teaching Math In
> 1980s
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> 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.
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> 5. Teaching Math In
> 1990s
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> 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. )
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> 6. Teaching Math In 2000
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> Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara
> $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha
> hecho?
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> 7. Teaching Math In 2014
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> Who cares, just steal the lumber from your
> rich neighbor's property. He won't have a gun to stop you, and the President
> says it's OK anyway because its a redistribution of
> wealth.

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