Math

[Ladobe]

Yeah, I thought about putting this in the humor forum.   But when you think about it, well, it is fairly true and just not really all that funny!


Subject: MATH

Last week when purchasing 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 back, 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 in America since the 1950's.

Teaching Math In 1950's America:
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's America:
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's America:
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80.  Did he make a profit?

Teaching Math In 1980's America:
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's America:
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 2007 America:
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara 100 USD.  El costo de la produccin es 80 USD ...

Ladobe
(who was taught math in 1950's America)

[Bills Custom Calls]

And now everyone knows why I quit school when I was 15 years old in 1980.I was to smart for the teachers and they couldn't teach someone who knew more then they did :roflmao: :roflmao:





Bill

[Todd Rahm]

 :roflmao: Sad but true.

[FinsnFur]

 That's a good one....how true it is   

[KySongDog]

So very true, Ladobe.  And so very sad.

A quality education has become a rare thing for the masses.

[Bopeye]

In all fairness boys.........we were forced to water down the education system. We had to have everyone achieving, nobody could feel like a loser...........shoot that might hurt their feelings and self-esteem. Besides, you didn't want to appear like you were excluding someone from an "equal" education.

I'd like to stand flat footed and piss over every touchy, feely shrink that ever reared it's head in the education system. They've dumbed us down to the point that we feel it's beneath us to haul hay when we are 15 years old or work at McDonald's. 

I'm gonna shut up........might come across wrong......

[Bills Custom Calls]

I never worked at McD's ,but i have hauled hay and lots of other mis. jobs.I think have learned alot of things that a schoolroom would hve never taught me,but that is just my way of thinking.



Bill

[Lonehowl]

Xcellent!