Math

[barry2952]

This is a joke. My sister sent it to me. I don't know the source. Is this enough of a disclaimer?


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? 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 2005

Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de la produccisn es $80 ..

 

[pepperman]

:biggrin:

 

[SurfjaxLS]

Sad but true.

 

[rmac694203]

I worked at Burger King for two years, and they do hire some surefire idiots. I had no problem with math ever, until college. Calculus 2 is hard, along with lack of sleep and overabundance of beer.

 

[mespock]

The problem with and why such changes happen are not the schools as it is the policy makers who change what we have to teach.

Teachers don't get to make their curriculum or do school districts have a say. It all comes from the State and Federal Government.

And if you don't teach what we tell you to teach you don't get your funding.

Texas and California set the standards as to what are going to be in textbooks.

So... Don't plan on things improving soon!!

 

[fossten]

VERY funny. LOL.

 

[Pepsi2185]

Now you know why more and more people are sacrificing their money for catholic school. (or any other private institution for that matter)

 

[MonsterMark]

Now you know why more and more people are sacrificing their money for catholic school. (or any other private institution for that matter)

Yep. I pay huge property taxes to support public education but I send my kids to private Catholic school. We feel they will have a much better shot at making it in society this way. Sure wish I could 'opt' out of the public system. Thiefs.

 

[Pepsi2185]

Hey, brian. We have some common ground on this one, LOL. Trust me, your money is well worth it. I graduated from years of catholic school and have had the opportunity to compare my knowledge with that of the public school graduate. It may be that i just happen to be around morons, but i assure you, your money is well spent. Catholic schools are free to assign a curriculum that is more befitting of a well rounded (dare i say conservative) education. I feel the public end of it tends to teach whatever is going to be on the ACT, SAT, etc. whatever will allow for better numbers.