- Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:21 am
#85453
Following is a brief history of math education in the USA's public schools:
1965: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the sales price. What is his profit?
1975: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the sales price, or $80. What is his profit?
1985: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
1995: 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.
2010: By cutting down beautiful trees, the logger makes $20. What do you think of his way of making a living? Topic for class discussion: How did the birds & squirrels of the forest feel as the logger cut down their homes? Note: There are no wrong answers!
2020: El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production es $80...
1965: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the sales price. What is his profit?
1975: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the sales price, or $80. What is his profit?
1985: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
1995: 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.
2010: By cutting down beautiful trees, the logger makes $20. What do you think of his way of making a living? Topic for class discussion: How did the birds & squirrels of the forest feel as the logger cut down their homes? Note: There are no wrong answers!
2020: El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production es $80...
