This is why the US ranks 11th in math scores

[chernmax]

This is why the US ranks 11th in math scores among high school students
worldwide:

Math Assignment in the 1950s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?

Math Assignment in the '60s
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?

Math Assignment in the '70s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
is $80. Did he make a profit?

Math Assignment in the '80s
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.

Math Assignment in the '90s
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 are your feelings about 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 to this assignment.)

Math Assignment in 2006
Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la
produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?

 

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