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Inspirational Thoughts
Inspirational Thoughts
Try to keep a positive attitude about your destructive habits.
I'm not tense, just really, really, really, really alert.
If you never did something you'd rather forget, you weren't really paying attention.
You’re not paranoid if they’re really after you.
Most organized religions are easy to understand once you realize what they really want is control and money.
The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're intelligent or creative.
People with closed minds should help us all and close their mouths too.
If you're not aware of what you're doing now, when will you be?
If you want to find out who really owns your stuff, stop paying your taxes.
I can’t even remember all the things I’ve forgotten.
Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject.
Rome did not create a great empire by having meeting. They did it by killing all those who opposed them.
Try to keep a positive attitude about your destructive habits.
I'm not tense, just really, really, really, really alert.
If you never did something you'd rather forget, you weren't really paying attention.
You’re not paranoid if they’re really after you.
Most organized religions are easy to understand once you realize what they really want is control and money.
The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're intelligent or creative.
People with closed minds should help us all and close their mouths too.
If you're not aware of what you're doing now, when will you be?
If you want to find out who really owns your stuff, stop paying your taxes.
I can’t even remember all the things I’ve forgotten.
Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject.
Rome did not create a great empire by having meeting. They did it by killing all those who opposed them.
Math In The 21st Century
Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58.
The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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
1950s:
Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his
profit?
Teaching Math In 1960
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?
Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
Teaching Math In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your
assignment: Discuss ways to adjust the finances to show
a profit of zero dollars. A loss of $80.
Teaching Math In 1990
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20
Discuss how the logger could make more profit by moving
his operation to Asia. By hiring illegal immigrant workers.
By obtaining government subsidies.
Teaching Math in 2000
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?
Discuss the issues of habitat loss and environmental
destruction. How do you think the animals felt when their
homes were being destroyed? There are no wrong answers.
Teaching Math In 2010
Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100.
El cuesto de la produccion era $80 . Cuantos tortillas
se puede comprar?
The counter girl took my $4.00 and 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
1950s:
Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his
profit?
Teaching Math In 1960
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?
Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
Teaching Math In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your
assignment: Discuss ways to adjust the finances to show
a profit of zero dollars. A loss of $80.
Teaching Math In 1990
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20
Discuss how the logger could make more profit by moving
his operation to Asia. By hiring illegal immigrant workers.
By obtaining government subsidies.
Teaching Math in 2000
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?
Discuss the issues of habitat loss and environmental
destruction. How do you think the animals felt when their
homes were being destroyed? There are no wrong answers.
Teaching Math In 2010
Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100.
El cuesto de la produccion era $80 . Cuantos tortillas
se puede comprar?
