husker rob
All-American
Math 1950 - 2005
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> 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:
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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?
>
> 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 n o wron g answers.)
>
> 6.Teaching Math In 2005
> Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
> producciones es $80.
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> 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 n o wron g answers.)
>
> 6.Teaching Math In 2005
> Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
> producciones es $80.
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