The following unattributable post was sent to us from an anonymous "donor." Given the current state of affairs in education (a misnomer) and immigration, we offer this as food for thought for our readers.
Subject: Teaching Math – 1950 to Today
I purchased a burger at Burger King for $3.58. The counter girl took my $5.00 I was digging for change when I pulled eight cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and three pennies,looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters and a dollar bill, 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? Please continue to read.
The evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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)
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6.Teaching Math In 2006
Unhachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es$80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
You forgot “Teaching Math in 2007″
An evil lumber baron smuggled innocent mexicans into Montana and began deforestation, thereby increasing carbon pollution and raising global temperature.
If the lumber Baron left mexico with 100 migrant workers, and arrived in Montana with 80, how many will need to be granted Amnesty?