::darkshadows:: wrote in news:7qu4j2lhft2ij4vl6iif0smkf8c72fqp79@4ax.com:
> On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 14:50:36 GMT, WingedMessenger <Boy@Flying.high>
> wrote:
>
>>::darkshadows:: wrote in news:vjh4j2585jp2g485ntb99q0l5os085s0tg@
4ax.com:
>>
>>>
>>> Subject: Evolution of Math
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58.
>>>
>>> The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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?
>>>
>>> Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s...........
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Teaching Math In 1960
>>>
>>> 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 1970
>>>
>>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
>>> is
>>> $80. Did he make a profit?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Teaching Math In 1980
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Teaching Math In 2006
>>>
>>> Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la
>>> produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?
>>>
>>>
>>
>>WOW is mathematics so extreme over your side lol.
>>
>>Mercury.
>
>
> I thought you might like how Math is taught in 2006.
>
>
> darkshadows
>
I cant think whether or not to take your last re 2006 is a joke or not.
LOL
Mercury.
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