Saturday 20th of October 2007

Devolution of British Maths Teaching

1. Teaching Maths In 1970: 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 Maths In 1980: 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 Maths In 1990: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for ?100. His cost of production is ?80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Maths In 2000: 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 Maths In 2007: 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. )
6. Teaching Maths 2017: أ المسجل تبيع حموله شاحنة من الخشب من اجل 100 دولار. صاحب تكلفة الانتاج من الثمن. ما هو الربح له؟