I think this chronological progression of our education system is brilliant

Teaching Maths from the 1950s to Today

1. Teaching Maths in the 1950s ...

A forester sells a lorryload of timber for $100

His cost of production is 4/5 of the price.

What is his profit? $____

2 Teaching Maths in the 1970s ...

A forester sells a lorryload of timber for $100.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80.

What is his profit? $___

3 Teaching Maths in the 1990s ...

A forester sells a lorryload of timber for $100.

His cost of production is $80.

Did he make a profit? __Yes or __No

4. Teaching Maths in the 2000s ...

A forester sells a lorryload 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 the 2010s ...

A forester cuts down a beautiful forest he planted in 1960 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 koala s feel as the logger cut down their homes?

6. Teaching Maths in the 2020s ...

Maths is a racist subject.

Students no longer need any maths skills to go to University.

2+2 = 4, or 22, or what ever you feel is correct for you.

There are no wrong answers, feel free to express your feelings e.g., anger, anxiety, inadequacy, helplessness etc.

Should you require debriefing at the conclusion of the exam there are Counsellors available to assist you.