* May. 24, 2009
very intrasting. please comment

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 2009

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

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May. 25, 2009
Feel Free!

Posted by Spitfires

Feel free to pass it on to as many friends as you like- I found it on a friend's blog and just posted it on mine.

That list is a good one. Gives you a chuckle. Why is the 2009 assignment in Spanish? That's the bit I don't quite "get".

I saw a Year 8 exam, I think it was, from around 1900, and boy, it was really hard! I didn't know all the answers, and I must have been in year 9 or something. So much for "he only had a 8th grade education"!

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