this applies to so much in our society...grandparents should be able to relate...

[drifter106]

No offense to math intended, and definitely NOT throwing any punches at the Mexican culture or way of life, just the way it is...

As a educator in the system for over 30 years and as a parent I can testify that this analogy is pretty much spot on....


Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009



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 2009

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

[limbhook]

In a few years English will be the second language of this country,and will be optional as to whether you want to learn it or not.

[fearnofish]

so sad but true. being a parent with three kids under 5 yrs old i worry about when they go to school because of stuff like this.this is america and we speak ENGLISH and i dont think its right that we have to learn a second language just to be able to communicate with other in america.

[Brush Buster]

No offense to math intended, and definitely NOT throwing any punches at the Mexican culture or way of life, just the way it is...

As a educator in the system for over 30 years and as a parent I can testify that this analogy is pretty much spot on....


Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009



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 2009

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

YOu left out the part where the Fed started taking 35% of the loggers profit