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Thursday, 14 March 2013

Joke - Teaching Maths Over The Years


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 cuts down their homes?

(There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok. )


6. Teaching Math In 2013

Who cares, just steal the lumber from your rich neighbor's property. He won't have a gun to stop you, and the President says it's OK anyway cuz it's redistributing the wealth and he does it every day.

   

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