Teaching Math In The 50s, Then Moving Forward In Time
Teaching Math In The 1950s
- A logger sells a truckload of timber for $100
- His cost of production is 4/5 of the price.
- What is his profit? $____
Teaching Math In The 1970s
- 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? $___
Teaching Math In 1990s
- A logger sells a truckload of timber for $100.
- His cost of production is $80.
- Did he make a profit? __Yes or __No
Teaching Math In The 2000s
- 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.
Teaching Math In 2015
- 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? What % of minorities and transgenders were employed by the logger?
Teaching Math in 2022
- Math is Racist.
- Students no longer need any math skills to go to Graduate school.
- 2+2 = 4, or 22, or what ever you feel is correct.
- There are no wrong answers, feel free to express your feelings e.g., anger, anxiety, inadequacy, helplessness etc.
- Should you require debriefing at the conclusion of the exam there are Counselors available to assist you to adjust back into the real world