>> Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58. >> >> The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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 2006 >> >> Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la >> produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?
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