Teaching maths over the years

[Bathsheba]

1. Teaching Maths In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of timber 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 timber 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 timber for �100.
His cost of production is �80.
Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Maths In 2000
A logger sells a truckload of timber for �100.
His cost of production is �80 and his profit is �20.
Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Maths In 2008
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?
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. )

[Thunderchild]

yes I have come to find that quality of teaching has gone downhill and we've practically hit bottom, then wonder why people are incabable of the simplests things and lack motivation to make anything of their lives

[Lil O'lady]

Personally I think most youngsters are better informed about the world than ever - although they may choose not to buy into the values of an older generation, for a whole rack of reasons. I also think that teachers do a completely thankless job, being the buffeted by Ofsted, parents, the press and anyone else who fancies a moan but who has never has to deal with 35 year 10 pupils at 2.30 on a Friday in a leaking classroom with cr@p resources a a psychotic headteacher.
Ooh i feel better for sharing that.

[EngTeach]

LILOLADY, Do you work in my school? Were you peaking???