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Mathematics is the science that studies and explains numbers, quantities, measurements, and the
relations between them.
I. At Home
Setting an alarm
Understanding different dosages whether in grams or millilitres
Recipes call for ounces and cups and teaspoons
II. In Travel
Travelers often consider their miles per gallon when fueling up for daily trips.
Air travelers need to know departure times and arrival schedules.
Aviation-related math such as speed, altitude and flying time.
III. At School and Work
In history class, looking at time expanses of decades, centuries or eras.
Jobs in business and finance may require sophisticated knowledge of how to read profit and
earning statements.
Hourly earners will need to know if their working hours multiplied by their rate of pay
accurately reflects their paychecks.
IV. At the Store
Purchasing decisions require some understanding of budgets and the cost and
affordability of items.
Where Can Math take me? A Career in Numbers where in you do math
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Analytical thinking
Quantitative reasoning
Ability to manipulate precise and intricate ideas
Construct logical arguments and expose illogical arguments
Communication
Time management
Teamwork
Independence
Career Opportunities
Statistician
- Apply statistical theory to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide
usable information.
- develops new mathematical theories.
Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree related to Statistics and Mathematics. A master’s degree in Statistics or
Mathematics, on one hand, is required for occupations needing advanced level of expertise, while Ph.D.
is required generally for research and academic jobs
Teachers are responsible for engaging with students to help them develop skills for use later in
life. This can take place at any level in the student's development cycle, from 1st grade
arithmetic to graduate-level mathematics courses, and mathematics teachers generally teach a
curriculum that is tailored to a specific grade level.
Systems Analyst
- Conduct application testing and provide database management support.
- Create and maintain documentation as necessary for operational and security audits.
- Establish new users, manage access levels and reset passwords.
- Analyze and route issues into the proper ticketing systems and update and close tickets in a
timely manner.
- Devise or modify procedures to solve problems considering computer equipment capacity and
limitations.