I appreciate your comment but I think we are all aware of SOME teachers who are not teaching but indoctrinating their students. As my parents were both teachers as was my ex wife, I grew up having a great respect for the teaching profession. I saw my mother and my ex working hours at home grading papers and getting ready for the next class. I have been with my mom and my ex when they spent mega dollars on supplies for students who could not afford them, bought games, books, puzzles and so on for classroom demonstrations because the school would not pay for them. I am not just tooting their horn because other teachers of my acquaintance did the very same thing. These were professional teachers who honestly cared about their grade school students and wanted them to learn. But not all teachers are like that and we all know it.

There are bad teachers, people who should never have ended up in a classroom. I agree that some teachers these days are forced to not do their best work due to pressure from above. I hope they speak out against their supervisors to make it better for the students.

Dennis

10% rule - all jobs have it -

As far as speaking out against the supervisors - a good way to become unemployed... The supervisors are being directed by the principles and superintendents who are being directed by the school boards or city politicos - and all is being driven by the govt who hands out the $$$ -

"Teach the test" mindset is the problem - they have to achieve the scores to continue getting money - they no longer teach so the students learn the subject - just the answers...

I agree that they are overworked and underpaid and not appreciated - I listen to the stories from family and friends - my sisters neighbor is CFO for a large cities public school system (politically appointed) - she went to private school - all her family went to private schools and her children are in private school - yet she thinks she knows what is best for the public schools - and the charter schools... again - govt and $$$

Subject: Teaching Math
1. Teaching Math 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?

2. Teaching Math In The 1960s
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 The 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In The 1980s
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 1990s
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 The 2000s
Same question as number 5 but if you have special needs or just feel you need assistance because of race, color, religion, sex, age, childhood memories, criminal background, then don't answer and the correct answer will be provided for you.

7. Teaching Math in 2019
Un hacherovende una carrtada de maderapara 100 pesos El costode la producciones es 80 pesos. Cuanto dineroha hecho?

Dennis

Subject: Teaching Math
1. Teaching Math 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?

2. Teaching Math In The 1960s
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 The 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In The 1980s
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 1990s
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 The 2000s
Same question as number 5 but if you have special needs or just feel you need assistance because of race, color, religion, sex, age, childhood memories, criminal background, then don't answer and the correct answer will be provided for you.

7. Teaching Math in 2019
Un hacherovende una carrtada de maderapara 100 pesos El costode la producciones es 80 pesos. Cuanto dineroha hecho?

Dennis