Thread: Education; How low can you go

The following joke was forwarded to me the other day, and it really sums up my frustration with how our education system keeps going downhill:

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 2009: Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

I was cracking up when I read it, but then the reality sets in. The education of our children is of the utmost importance. If all we do is try to make them feel good without actually teaching them the core material, we are hurting the student and we are putting our country at a disadvantage. Education Standards should not be the same as doing the limbo. It's not about "how low can you go." It's about how high can you climb.


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How low, making Dr's out of people who don't know how many meta-tarsels they have and don't know what they are,.


Professionals who don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.