| Sep 18, 2006 @ 4:03 PM |
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tahoma
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Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58.
The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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...........
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?
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?
Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of
production is $80. Did he make a profit?
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.
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.)
Teaching Math In 2006
Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la
produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?
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| Sep 18, 2006 @ 4:09 PM |
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tyrannyforyou
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 ok, i had the 50's math. there was no help and no discussion..although the math teacher might have been speaking in spanish that time we thought that she stroked out.
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| Sep 18, 2006 @ 4:52 PM |
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uab_5
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I'm passing this on to my brother the math professor!
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| Sep 25, 2006 @ 10:23 PM |
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kattsmeow
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| Sep 27, 2006 @ 6:58 PM |
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Earl47
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That's so so sad that girl had to call the manager and could not figure out to give you back 50 cents, my my my, it's scary in a way, these people are going to take care of us in old age homes when we're in our 90's, uh oh....Earl
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| Oct 21, 2006 @ 11:33 PM |
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mistynmo
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OMG!!!!! I went to a "mexican" fast food restaurant and placed and order and was given the wrong change. I gave them $10 and was given change for $20. I tried to explain this to the cashier, and she didn't agree with me. She called the manager over and explained the situation to the manager. The manager did not agree with me either. So much for tryin to be honest huh?  So, I got my meal for free, and some extra cash also.  Hey, I tried!
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| Oct 30, 2006 @ 11:18 PM |
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TRS1958
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Sad but true...
Went to Burger King a while back to pick up a few burgers and fries for a lunchen. Total came to $13 and some change. I handed the 20 year old gal a $50 bill. She gave me change back for a $20. When I told her I had given her a $50 she just stood there with that "deer in the headlights look" and said it had been a couple of years since she got out of school. I tried to explain to her that there is $30 difference between a $20 and a $50...and that she owed me $30. She had to take my word for it. And this is the young adults of our society today!!!
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| Oct 31, 2006 @ 2:14 PM |
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Gangrel_in_London
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Oh man...
Instant classic...too good!
~Gangrel
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| Nov 16, 2006 @ 7:13 AM |
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carpediem48
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I didn't laugh.....I've seen it myself....I still remember being shocked when I realized my kids were allowed to use calculators in elementary school....oh well.....as long as we don't run out of batteries or electricity...it'll be fine.
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| Nov 16, 2006 @ 8:11 AM |
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twotall911
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good one
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| Nov 16, 2006 @ 8:26 AM |
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carpediem48
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yup....what he said...but...but...how come no little guy rollin on the floor 2tall
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| Nov 16, 2006 @ 10:22 AM |
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twotall911
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