Today's message... Don't get complacent :)
On 1/23/08 13:49, "Tom Strader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wednesday Funny???? > > 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: > > 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 2007 > Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de la > producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho . > > -- Salvador Manzo [ 620 W. 35th St - Los Angeles, CA 90089 e. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Auxiliary Services IT, Datacenter University of Southern California 818-612-5112 "The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage". Pericles' Funeral Oration (431 BC) ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
