Why Study Math? Word Problems We Need to Solve in Everyday Life

In classrooms across the country, frustrated students ask a familiar question: “Why do I have to study math? I’m never going to use it.” This publication offers a powerful answer to that question. Far too often, math classes focus on theories and mechanics, rather on practical applications - yet succeeding in life requires far more than plugging numbers into formulas. This book offers dozens of examples of how students will actually USE the material they learn in math class to plan their schedules, balance their budgets, and determine if a car loan or mortgage payment is a good deal. It also provides detailed answers to typical problems, such as calculating a discount on a purchase or the rate of return on an investment. We can’t force students to enjoy their math classes, but we can certainly point out their usefulness. After reading this book, you’ll never ask yourself that dreaded question about “using math” again.