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History of Math Instruction
idsman75
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There's a new twist at the end I haven't heard yet:
>History of Math Education
>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? Please read more about the "history of teaching
>math":
>
>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 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 ************************
>By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do you
>think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after
>answering the question: How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the
>logger cut down the
>trees. (There are no wrong answers)
>
>
>Teaching Math In 2005 ************************
>El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production
>es.............
>
>History of Math Education
>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? Please read more about the "history of teaching
>math":
>
>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 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 ************************
>By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do you
>think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after
>answering the question: How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the
>logger cut down the
>trees. (There are no wrong answers)
>
>
>Teaching Math In 2005 ************************
>El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production
>es.............
>
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O Lord,
grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can,
and the supreme firepower to make the difference.
teaching math in 2050...............there are two trees left on the planet. which should be cut down for the largest profit? a 100 ft tree or a 20 ft tree?
teaching math in 2075..............uh, uh, ooooo, oooo, uhh, OOO, UHHHHH!?
[:(]
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
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-- Gen. George S. Patton
referring to the M1 Garand
Those who live by the sword will be killed by those who dont. Glyn
I bought a pair of Red Wings a couple weeks ago. Couple nice old guys run the place. I paid and he counted my change back to me. I doubt many youngsters know how to do that anymore!
Great, what do the LL scales on mine do?