History of Math Education

[Big_Dave]

History of Math Education

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 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. While he tried to explain the transaction to
her, she stood there and cried.

Why do I tell you this? Please read more about the "history of teaching math":

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 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 ************************
By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down the trees. (There are no wrong answers)


Teaching Math In 2005 ************************
El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production es.............

[LugNut]

Alot of cashiers get to dependant on the machine especially when their new. Couple that with trying to remember every thing you have to do and threats of being fired if the cash is short I think they suffer momentary brain freeze.

Alot of cashiers get to dependant on the machine especially when their new. Couple that with trying to remember every thing you have to do and threats of being fired if the cash is short I think they suffer momentary brain freeze.

or a brain fart

[ladymacguiver]

Dave,

My kids learned the right way on math and making change. As a track official at the local race track, we needed teenagers to work the concessions. Of course, all moneys exchanged were done without the benefit of a cash register, so the kids all had to learn real fast how to make correct change. Some had to use a pen and paper when they first started, but what a great way to learn it, and within a couple weeks, all the kids working for us were lightening fast and rarely made a mistake.

Oh and by the way.....


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.

I so do NOT resemble that remark!!!!

:harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

I could actually underline ALL the numbers!!!

:yikes: :rofl: :rofl: