Teaching Math throughout Century

1. Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for sh.8000. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?

2. Teaching Math In 1960
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for sh.8000. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or sh.6400. What is his profit?

3. Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for sh8000. His cost of production is sh.6400. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for sh.8000. His cost of production is sh.6400 and his profit is sh.1600. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 1995
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 sh.1600. 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.)

6. Teaching Math TODAY
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara sh.8000. El costo de la producciones es sh.6400.