Education In America

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Fifty Years of Math 1959 - 2009
 
 
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 Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $ 2 and I was digging for my change when 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 , but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950’s: 
 
1. Teaching Math In 1950’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 1960’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 1970’s
  A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

 

 
4. Teaching Math In 1980’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 1990’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 2009
  Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

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September 5, 2009 · Posted in Controveraial, Humor  
　　　　

My Teacher is a Part Time – PORN QUEEN

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An elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, and what memories they were…  Only the DVD included seven seconds of her having sex on a couch.  Which is about how long it takes when I have sex.

School District Officials asked families of the teacher’s 25 students to get rid of the DVD after the clip was found spliced in a scene where children were sharing stories in class.  I’m sure the stories they have now are much more interesting.

“Just destroy them,” said the spokesperson.

The teacher, whose name isn’t being released, sent the DVD home with her students from on the last day of class Friday. She learned of the mistake after a parent called her and said WTF?. She then called all the parents to ask them to destroy the DVD.

The school district, initially sent a letter home to parents asking them to return the DVDs, but then asked parents to simply destroy them.

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July 14, 2009 · Posted in Humor, Sexy, Weird Sex