60 years of math in the US (Joke)

Sixty  Years of Math   1950 - 2010 (in the   USA )(sent to me by Carl)

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 1950s 


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 1960s 


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 1970s
A logger  sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80.    Did he  make a profit ?


4.  Teaching Math In 1980s 


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 1990s 


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).


6.  Teaching Math In 2011

Un  hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es  $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho? 

DON'T LAUGH  WE ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THNK!!

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