Pretty funny, pretty true

[jeepkid]

Math 1950-2006



Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.5 8 . 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?

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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 19 6 0:

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is

4 /5 of the price, or $ 8 0. What is his profit?

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3. Teaching Math In 1970:

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is
$ 8 0. Did he make a profit?

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4 . Teaching Math In 19 8 0:

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is
$ 8 0 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 no wrong answers )

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6 . Teaching Math In 200 6 :

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
producciones es $ 8 0. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?



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[AJ52]

Boy - Ain't that the truth.
I always try to get rid of nickels,dimes,penny here and there.Seen that dumb founded look many times.Had to tell many a cashier how to make it work or just take it back and let the register do the work.

Kinda Funny but Sad

[ipscshooter]

I save all my change year round. Usually save more than enough to cover my taxidermy bills. That and I've had way too many times where the cashier got that deer in the headlights look on her face, so I figure why try to make it easy for them...

[AJ52]

Yea - that's the best idea.Would pay for alot of hunting toys and what nots come Fall.

[Red Lion]

Good one!

[Lanse couche couche]

Sounds like she is a prime candidate to take out to lookout point on the lake some night to watch the submarine races[8D]

[alsaqr]

"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 no wrong answers )"





Sounds like the school teacher on the locked thread.