Thread: Teaching Math

17 Mar 2009 @ 05:18 pm
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Teaching Math

Teaching Math In 1958: 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 1968: 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 1978: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

Teaching Math In 1988: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 & his pro fit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

Teaching Math In 1998: A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish & inconsiderate & cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our wood-lands. 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 & squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, & if you feel like crying, it's OK.)

Teaching Math In 2008: Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?


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HAHA! Very nice! That just about sums it up too!