JD;
Good to hear you're back ! Can't mistake that great welcome voice as you lead
everyone out of impound. Have a Safe & Happy 2006!
Tom Shannon
Magna, Utah
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From: "J D Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
Reply-To: "J D Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:58:14 -0800
>HISTORY OF MATH TEACHING IN THE UNITED STATES:
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>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 back, but she called the manager for help. While he
>tried to explain the transaction to her, she just stood there and cried. Why
>do I tell you this? Because of the following evolution in teaching math since
>the 1950s:
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>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?
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>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?
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>Teaching Math In 1970
>A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100.His cost of production is $80.
>Did he make a profit?
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>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.
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>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.)
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>AND FINALLY...
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>Teaching Math In 2005
>Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100.
>El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?
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