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    teaching styles in math over 50 years

    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?

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    lmfao-so true

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    #5 had me lmao!

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    lmaoo

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    So true it is not funny!

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulzane View Post
    So true it is not funny!
    now thats true!!

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

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    so what was his profit???

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    Quote Originally Posted by warchild28 View Post
    so what was his profit???
    4 pesos
    j/k
    idk

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    So true... So true...

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