Math makes its way into our lives whether you like it or
not. For those nay sayers who think they don't need math because it’s a skill
they don't require for the type of work they're going in, I say math will
inevitably find its way into your heart. It’s like a cold you think you'll
never get and then you get it. At first you're upset but then you accept it and
life goes on. Math is a language we all must speak in one form or another
because it is omni-present, ubiquitous, staring at us no matter where we are. A
parent at home must know how much time (hours) they have before they must pick
up Billy at the bus stop because they want to surprise Billy with a cake. So
they have to determine if there is enough time, then measure out the
ingredients (ml) and bake it. What if they need to make half (fractions) the
amount because the cake is too big? Math is certainly present in the
construction field, I'm sure I don't have to explain but I will. How many
"feet" or "metres" of lumber is needed for that home and
the amount of concrete required for the foundation in cubic "yards"
or "metres" (volume) needs to be figured out in order to stay on
budget. So math doesn’t have to be that ugly 4 letter word it can be that
beautiful 4 letter word like love. So don't fight it, it may be difficult at
first but I ask you what great relationship doesn’t need a little bit of work
in the beginning?
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