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.
- Exploring Career Information - good if you aren't sure what you are interested in.
- Occupational Outlook - best for looking up a specific job - use the search box on the left side.
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:
- Nine Jobs of the (Near) Future - Time Magazine
- Best Jobs in America - CNN
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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.
- Website Citation Worksheet
- Screencast: How to Complete Website Citation Worksheet screencast
2. Enter source information into Citation Maker
3. Format your Works Cited
Homework
Mrs. McAfee class signup - use this to sign up for your research topic
Quick Links
Nine Jobs of the (Near) Future
Works Cited
Website Citation Worksheet
Screencast: How to Complete Website Citation Worksheet screencast