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    The New, New Math

    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 1960s:

    1. Teaching Math In 1950s (when I was in school)

    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 1970s

    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 1980s
    A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ?Yes or No

    4. Teaching Math In 1990s

    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 2000s

    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 2014

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

    ANSWER: His profit was $375,000 because his logging business is just a front for his pot farm.

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    I'm bad @ math in my head, but never that bad. Had this happen many times.

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    funny cuz my mom sent me that joke

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    I was about to start doing some sums, but I don't know what a nickel is

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    If I had a nickle for everytime I heard that......






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    nickel is 5 cents Hugh....every dollar has 100 cents or 20 nickels..... or 10 dimes (dimes are 10 cents)

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    underline the number 20 got me...

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