[SOC] Math

[Jim F.]

After Spanish here's what comes next...  We better wake up....
 
چوب به فروش می رساند carrtada maderapara از 100 pesos. هزینه تولید 80 pesos است. پول انجام داده است؟
 
jim / W1FMR
 
 
--- On Thu, 5/26/11, Bob Patten <n4bp at bellsouth.net> wrote:


From: Bob Patten <n4bp at bellsouth.net>
Subject: [SOC] Math
To: "SOC Reflector" <soc at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 8:29 AM


Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter 
girl took my $2.00, and I was digging for my change when 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. Why do I tell you this?

Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:

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 2000s

If you have special needs or just feel you need assistance because of 
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, childhood memories, 
criminal background, then don’t answer and the correct answer will be 
provided for you. There are no wrong answers.

7. Teaching Math In 2011

Un hachero vende una carrtada de maderapara 100 pesos. El costo de la 
producciones es 80 pesos. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
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73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL

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