[ETL]

Via an e-mail some years ago...

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 2010:
A logger cuts down some beautiful forest trees 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?
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[Senator_Blutarski]

The US scores reflect:

(1) Changing demographics.
(2) Lax discipline in schools allowing certain demographics to disrupt the classroom.
(3) The deterioration of standards in colleges that train teachers.
(4) A “results don’t matter” but “self-esteem matters” approach to education.
(5) Poor parenting.

[Ken H]

Name a former president in Grant’s tomb.

[Cyman]

The answer is ...refrigerator

[dhs12345]

sqrt(3^2+4^2) = 5.

3-4-5 triangle.

[ScottinVA]

Under Common Core the question would be:

“What is a reasonable placement for an ‘x’? Be sure to defend your answer with cogent arguments about why one side of the triangle should own the privilege of hosting the ‘x’, thereby depriving the other two sides of their rightful opportunity to do the same. Ensure all socially pertinent sub-topical elements are included.”