teaching styles in math over 50 years

[quarry206]

1. Teaching Math In 1950's
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 1960's

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

4. Teaching Math In 1980's
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 1990's
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?

[ni4ni]

lmfao-so true

[D7M]

#5 had me lmao!

[Ernst]

[vpchill]

lmaoo

[paulzane]

So true it is not funny!

[ni4ni]

So true it is not funny!

now thats true!!

[viciouspoultry]

At least in 2009 we are going back to slightly more thought process even if it is in Spanish

[warchild]

so what was his profit???

[ni4ni]

so what was his profit???

4 pesos
j/k
idk

[CSAR]

So true... So true...

[DSM4Life]