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By: Jackie Cooke
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Math is Useful
Mathematical problems abound in daily life
Mathematical proficiency is required for many jobs
Mathematics is essential for science, engineering, and research
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Math is InterestingThe accomplishments of mathematics stand alongside great literature, art and music as cultural triumphs that all educated persons should be able to appreciate
Doing mathematics teaches patterns of problem-solving and insight that transfer to other disciplines
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Math is Important
A mathematically informed citizenry will make better economic and political decisions
Mathematical proof teaches skills in rigor, argumentation and persuasion that are useful skills for life
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Studying Math in High School Affects Future
Education
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Level of Education Effects Your Life
Choices
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Jobs Requiring Math Pay Better
http://mrflip.com/teach/writing/WhyStudyMath/EarningsChart.html
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A Brief Look at WA
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A Brief Look at CA
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A Brief Look at the Bottom-Ranked State
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A Brief Look at the Top-Ranked State
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So Why Learn Math?I don’t want to convince you that mathematics is useful. It is, but utility is not the only criterion for value to humanity. Above all, I want to convince you that mathematics is beautiful, surprising, enjoyable, and interesting. In fact, mathematics is the closest that we humans get to true magic. How else to describe the patterns in our heads that — by some mysterious agency — capture patterns of the universe around us? Mathematics connects ideas that otherwise seem totally unrelated, revealing deep similarities that subsequently show up in nature.
Ian Stewart
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Donald in Mathmagic Land:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nav0kVa66xk