1. Teaching Math In 1960's
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 1970's
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 1980's
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
is $80. Did he make a profit ? Yes or No
4. Teaching Math In 1990's
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 2000's
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 2011
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
ANSWER: His profit was $375,000 because his logging business is just a
front for his pot farm.
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 1970's
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 1980's
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
is $80. Did he make a profit ? Yes or No
4. Teaching Math In 1990's
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 2000's
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 2011
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la
producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
ANSWER: His profit was $375,000 because his logging business is just a
front for his pot farm.
