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Title: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: Fastbrit on September 09, 2009, 02:28:56 am
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
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?


Title: Re: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: kingsburgphil on September 09, 2009, 03:51:17 am
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
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
LOL/LMAO. Thank you from a retired teacher (43 yrs.)(my Lady), and a retired tech/half ass shop teacher.(me)  ;D


Title: Re: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: Jason Foster on September 09, 2009, 05:38:33 am
That was great


Title: Re: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: Rick Meredith on September 09, 2009, 07:36:48 am
LOL  ;D


Title: Re: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: Sarge on September 09, 2009, 12:59:25 pm
  :o I bet Carlos isn't going to like this..... :-X ;D


Title: Re: Teaching math to kids over the years...
Post by: Fastbrit on September 09, 2009, 13:20:10 pm
  :o I bet Carlos isn't going to like this..... :-X ;D
True – he only got $50 for his trees.... ;D