BeeR Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The New, New Math 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 1960s: 1. Teaching Math In 1960s (when I was in school) 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 1970s 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 1980s 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 1990s 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 2000s 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 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 i am reporting u as a bigot and pot hater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I’d be crying too if all day I had to deal with people digging in their pockets in hopes of coming up with just the right combination of small change to ensure that they get back a nice shiny quarter or two. It’s 2011……swipe your debit card, take your senior coffee, er I mean “burger”, and move to the side old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 i am reporting u as a bigot and pot hater! Reported. I do not hate pot. Actually I don't do fast food either. Don't shoot the messenger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Don't shoot the messenger! Isnt that what Goebbels said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Reported. I do not hate pot. Actually I don't do fast food either. Don't shoot the messenger! So, this didn't happen to you at Burger King and the math questions aren't carefully documented as being real questions? Edited December 14, 2011 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The New, New Math 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 1960s: 1. Teaching Math In 1960s (when I was in school) 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 1970s 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 1980s 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 1990s 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 2000s 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 2010 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. Now that was one of your funniest posts ever. My right side hurts from laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm not sure anyone under 16 knows how to add & subtract anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The New, New Math 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... Don't they have an app for this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Don't they have an app for this??? Yes, but apparently it sucks. App Store From the comments: Just sums up BurgerKing, half-arsed. Doesn't tell you opening times, shows no offers, just totally crap. Argh. If BurgerKing wasn't so damn nice, it would have gone out of business ages ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I’d be crying too if all day I had to deal with people digging in their pockets in hopes of coming up with just the right combination of small change to ensure that they get back a nice shiny quarter or two. It’s 2011……swipe your debit card, take your senior coffee, er I mean “burger”, and move to the side old man. Uhh....I know from experience that you have sort of an obsession with breaking out change to go with the bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) I like the post! Good news for my six year old, you are already a math whiz! Edited December 15, 2011 by Scooby's Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I’d be crying too if all day I had to deal with people digging in their pockets in hopes of coming up with just the right combination of small change to ensure that they get back a nice shiny quarter or two. It’s 2011……swipe your debit card, take your senior coffee, er I mean “burger”, and move to the side old man. Uhh....I know from experience that you have sort of an obsession with breaking out change to go with the bills. Then you also know that I like hanging out with the old coffee drinking crews found at most fast food places. What can I say? I'm old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark5 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 6. Teaching Math In 2010 Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho? I love pressing 2 on the phone just to try out Rosetta Stone for free.. Actual story today... Stopped in Subay for the $2 sub offer.. young girl rang it up for $5.28,......... I thought they were $2? OH, I messed up ,sorry I don't know how to fix this.. NEXT......................... Needless to say, I can't go back to THIS store again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 This doesn't add up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 NSFW (not bad but bad enough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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