Okay, with this post I have officially "raised the bar" on political incorrectness (even for me!)- but I can't help speaking the truth!!!
Last week I purchased some groceries at Wild Oats in Tulsa for $21.58. The girl at the register took my $22 and typed it into the system. Then I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and was about to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this?
Because of our complete failure of our "government school system" in this country based on the warm fuzzy liberal plans "not to offend" those who have learning issues (I hold the opinion that the TEACHERS have TEACHING issues) here is my documentation of the "evolution" in teaching math in the USA since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1957:
"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 Math In 1967:
"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 Math In 1977:
"A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?"
4. Teaching Math In 1987:
"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 Math In 1997:
"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, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.)"
6. Teaching Math In 2007:
"Un hachero vende una carretada de madera para $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?"
This may be a funny overexageration, but it is effective and gets my point across doesn't it! You know we have seen a HUGE reduction in individual expectation both at schools and at work, and this mindset is leading to the destruction of this country.
I am starting to sound like Neil Bortz- not that i am complaining!! That's a good thing! We have to shout the truth people!! Our future is being passed on to kids we've medicated, made excuses for and dumbed down their education. We will become uncompetitive in the world markets as an outcome. It has got to end here!! Is it a blatent "plan" to ruin America... some say it is. I don't know- all I know is that it is happening. Sin is when good people see what is happening and do nothing! Sorry, not me- I would rather die then let my children self destruct. What about you? Ideas?
