Math in the Workplace

You are beginning a research project where you and your classmates will learn about a variety of different careers and occupations and explore how the people doing the jobs in those fields use math in their daily lives or in training for the job. Virtually every job requires at least some math - pick a career that interests you, and think creatively to figure out where and how you will need math to do it.

Presearch

Step One:

    • Go to You're a What? from the Occupational Outlook Quarterly to look up your assigned career.
    • Take notes using the provided 2-column notes.

Step Two:

Research at least one other job that interests you, using one of these sources from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Take notes with 2-column notes.

Step Three:

Homework for Mrs. McAfee's class: You must choose a career that you want to research further and sign up for it for your research project.

You should have a second or third choice as well. You must be able to explain why this field interests you.

Need some more ideas?

Here are a couple of lists of fast-growing career areas:

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Works Cited

1. Record your source information

You need to keep track of the sources you use for this project so you can create a Works Cited at the end.

2. Enter source information into Citation Maker

3. Format your Works Cited