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I know what you're thinking. "Why would I want to spend my time looking at math pages?" You hear it from me and other math teachers all the time - "THIS STUFF IS IMPORTANT!" etc., etc.
Here are a few resources that give substantial evidence that Mathematics is useful. Studying Math makes you smarter! It prepares you for nearly ANY career! Skeptical? Click on the following pages and be convinced (I hope!)
PARENTS SHOULD ALSO CHECK OUT THESE LINKS! Enourage your son or daughter to study Math in college!
Why would I EVER study math AFTER high school!?!
Duke University's Department of Mathematics makes a very strong case for anyone to major in mathematics.
Not interested in a career in mathematics? That's OK, too! Just by studying math, you are more likely to do well on post graduate tests like the LSATs and GMATs.
Click here to find out more!
One of the questions least considered by graduating Seniors is, "How happy will I be with my job in x years? (using real-world criteria that adults would use!)" The Wall Street Journal article ranks 200 jobs in the country with a varitey of criteria, including environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress.
Check out the article and the list before choosing your college major!
A wonderful list of great resources that are available online. From popular sites such as Khan Academy to obscure sites like Patrick JMT, you will find games, videos, tutorials, and more in these free websites.
Need help with a topic and not sure where to start? Try typing the name of your lesson into Google and clicking on the "Videos" tab. What I love about Math is there are many ways to solve problems! If you find a way that makes more sense to you, of course you are welcome to use it! Just please share your findings in class.
"In fifteen years, we'll be teaching programming just like reading and writing... and wondering why we didn't do it sooner." - Mark Zuckerberg
Our country is constantly importing coders from around the globe because we simply do not have enough qualified graduates here. These are high-demand, high-paying jobs that are a required part of nearly every business. Jobs vary from working in big and medium cities to traveling across the country to working from home. Students, parents, siblings, relatives, start with an hour of code - anyone can do it!
Help keep more Americans employed in America.
Click on the link to complete an HOUR OF CODE!
Pennsylvania’s regulations require that students demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I. For students who are unable to demonstrate proficiency via the Keystone Exams, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has developed a project based assessment system (PBA) that is aligned with the modules for each Algebra I. Successful completion of a PBA aligned to the Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam module on which a student did not demonstrate proficiency shall satisfy the state graduation requirements.
Please find additional information for students and parents on PDE's website: