1. Teaching Math In 1970 > > A logger sells a lorry load of timber for $1000. > His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price. > What is his profit? > >
2.. Teaching Maths In 1980 > A logger sells a lorry load of timber for $1000. > His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price, or $800. > What is his profit? > >
3. Teaching Maths In 1990 > A logger sells a lorry load of timber for $1000. > His cost of production is $800. > Did he make a profit? >
4. Teaching Maths In 2000 > A logger sells a lorry load of timber for $1000. > His cost of production is $800 and his profit is $200. > Your assignment: Underline the number 200. > >
5. Teaching Maths In 2008 > > A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is totally 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 $200. 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. > If you are upset about the plight of the animals in question > counselling will be available). > > >
Talk about hitting the nail on the head!
ReplyDeleteOur public education system has really gone down hill, no wonder our young adults & children cannot even make change!I am embarrassed for our few GOOD teachers, who know they should be doing better than this - yet are not required to, don't have the materials to, and certainly not the time.