Career Mathematics

Photo: Someone at their first job Everyone plans to one day have a job or career. While you may not have made a definite choice, you have probably narrowed it down to a few choices. Start this assignment by choosing a career to research. Many people are surprised to find out their career choice does involve math in some form. Research your chosen career and pay attention to where math is used and required. Write a 4-page essay that explains the math that is required and used in your career. Oftentimes, the people who do these jobs do the math and don’t realize it. Feel free to interview someone in the career field if you want. The links below are something to help get you started, you have to go from there. Check with the media center and guidance counselors if you need direction as well. Your essay should be cited in APA style, have Times New Roman 12pt. type, and standard margins.

  1. http://www.dalesplace.net/introduc.php
  2. http://vrd.askvrd.org/default.aspx?id=8817&cat=1484