Chris Wilson Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Evolution of British Maths Teaching 1. Teaching Maths In 1970 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Maths In 1980 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or £80. What is his profit? 3. Teaching Maths In 1990 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production is £80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Maths In 2000 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production is £80 and his profit is £20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20. 5. Teaching Maths In 2008 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. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Very good Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That about sums up our world. What annoys me is they don't actually bother to ask me how I feel (maybe thats because they don't want to hear abusive language) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Very true and very sad. These are our future leaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 There's too much truth in that for it to be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.