What do you think about the evolution of math?

Question

1. Teaching Math In 1950s

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 1980s

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.

3. Teaching Math In 1990s

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. )

4. Teaching Math In 2007

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

Answer 1

Very funny, go to the top of the class!

10 / 10 for effort and content.

Answer 2

Very droll.

Answer 3

lol , haha it's quite obvious to see and i actually enjoyed it because it is true as time goes by education becomes perhaps even more ridiculous instead of sitting down with a group of students and teaching them important lifeskills they will need we teach them ridiculous things such as spelling, that's something anyone can learn on their own seriously sit down and explain to children how this country was built and who we stepped on exactly so that when an international debate on y!a emerges they know how to defend themselves.