posted on January 10, 2005 02:22:25 PM new
Subject: Teaching Math
I think this has been around before, but it is funny (also painfully true)
Math
Last week 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?
Please read more about the "history of teaching math":
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: Underline the number 20.
Teaching Math In 1990
************************ By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down the trees. (There are no wrong answers.)
Teaching Math In 2005
************************El hachero vende un camion carga por $100. La cuesta de production es.............
posted on January 10, 2005 02:58:54 PM new
It's not just math. I've told this story before, but it's still true. When I go to Taco Bell, I get the same thing every time: A #4 value meal and two bean burritos. Total: $6.66
EVERY freakin time I order this, the girl at the window calls her manage over to make change for me because that's the "devil's number".
Sometimes other clerks will do the same thing, so it's not just the one girl.
I thought it was hilarious at first, but it's getting really annoying. If you read the RT board, you know I'm reasonably religious myself. But hey, sometimes a number is just a number!!!
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posted on January 11, 2005 01:11:41 AM new
LOL! on both accounts ; )
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
