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| Author: | Admin [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:35 pm ] |
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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. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s: 1. Teaching Math In 1950s & 60s 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 1970s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 3. 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. 4. 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.) 5. Teaching Math In 2000s If you have special needs or just feel you need assistance because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, childhood memories, criminal background, then don't answer and the correct answer will be provided for you. There are no wrong answers. 6. Teaching Math In 2009 Un hachero vende una carrtada de maderapara 100 pesos. El costo de la producciones es 80 pesos. Cuanto dinero ha hecho |
| Author: | JJW [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:44 am ] |
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| I had just about the same experience at Wendy's one time...the only difference was the girl called the manager over and asked if the cash would still work out correct at the end of the day...after he assured her it would she then took my 8 cents... |
| Author: | JohnL [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:38 pm ] |
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| Ain't it the truth. |
| Author: | Sam [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:27 pm ] |
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| I started working at Ned's when I was fourteen. Some guy tried to give me "the eight cents" then asked for it back to give me some other change amount... then took all his money back and handed me a new set of bills, after I gave him his change he tried to juggle more money back and fourth... a scam bell went off in my head... I got Ned. I think he more or less just left. Costumers are confusing creatures. Even when they aren't trying to scam the poor kid at the register. |
| Author: | Admin [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:53 pm ] |
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| you mean customers and yes they are, people who make costumes are also strange |
| Author: | Sam [ Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:16 pm ] |
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| I think it's old news by now that I can spell. Must be the lousy public schools fault. |
| Author: | jd6405 [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:29 pm ] |
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| Thanks for the giggle, even if there is truth to it! |
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