101 Careers in Mathematics: Fourth Edition


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What can you do with a degree in math? This book addresses this question with 125 career profiles written by people with degrees and backgrounds in mathematics. With job titles ranging from sports analyst to science writer to inventory specialist to CEO, the volume provides ample evidence that one really can do nearly anything with a degree in mathematics. These professionals share how their mathematical education shaped their career choices and how mathematics, or the skills acquired in a mathematics education, is used in their daily work. The degrees earned by the authors profiled here are a good mix of bachelors, masters, and PhDs. With 114 completely new profiles since the third edition, the careers featured within accurately reflect current trends in the job market. College mathematics faculty, high school teachers, and career counselors will all find this a useful resource. Career centers, mathematics departments, and student lounges should have a copy available for student browsing. In addition to the career profiles, the volume contains essays from career counseling professionals on the topics of job-searching, interviewing, and applying to graduate school.




Career Math


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Any teacher who has heard students ask, "When are we ever going to use this?" will appreciate this collection of math activities based on the work done in food preparation, medicine, meteorology, personal fitness, and the zoo. Teacher pages set up full instructions for 34 activities driven by reproducible student handouts and correlated to NCTM standards. A workbook containing all the handouts allows teachers to conveniently collect a students work. Grades 5-8. Bibliography. Suggested resources. Answer keys with full solutions. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 154 pages.







She Does Math!


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She Does Math! presents the career histories of 38 professional women and math problems written by them. Each history describes how much math the [Author]; took in high school and college; how she chose her field of study; and how she ended up in her current job. Each of the women present several problems typical of those she had to solve on the job using mathematics. There are many good reasons to buy this book: It contains real-life problems. Any student who asks the question, "Why do I have to learn algebra or trigonometry or geometry?" will find many answers in its pages. Students will welcome seeing solutions from real-world jobs where the math skills they are learning in class are actually used. The book provides strong female role models and supplies practical information about the job market. Students learn that they can only compete for these interesting, well-paying jobs by taking mathematics throughout their high school and college years. The book demonstrates the surprising variety of fields in which mathematics is used. Who should have this book? Your daughter or granddaughter, your sister, your former math teacher, your students--and young men, too. They want to know how the math they study is applied--and this book will show them.




Top STEM Careers in Math


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Students interested in math are often adept problem solvers with essential critical-thinking skills that can complement countless other fields of study and that are useful in a wide range of careers. Readers will learn how a background in math can be channeled into real-world opportunities in such high-interest areas as architecture, physics, astronomy, engineering, financial analysis, economics, and even sports analysis. This volume also guides math students through the process of finding and applying for jobs and describes the numerous possibilities for continued personal and professional development in the careers available to them.




Careers for Tech Girls in Math


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Thanks to the popular misconception that girls are not good at math, careers in mathematics for women have historically been limited. Those who did work in the field were considered unfeminine and unappealing. All that is changing with concerted efforts to emphasize math education for girls and to expose girls to potential careers in mathematics. This resource suggests a variety of careers that rely on the study of mathematics and explains how to pursue them. Readers will also be advised about how to land their first job and how to advance up the career ladder.




All the Mathematics You Missed


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BIG Jobs Guide


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Jobs using mathematics, statistics, and operations research are projected to grow by almost 30% over the next decade. BIG Jobs Guide helps job seekers at every stage of their careers in these fields explore opportunities in business, industry, and government (BIG). Written in a conversational and practical tone, BIG Jobs Guide offers insight on topics such as: - What skills can I offer employers? - How do I write a high-impact r?esume? - Where can I find a rewarding internship? - What kinds of jobs are out there for me? The Guide also offers insights to advisors and mentors on topics such as how departments can help students get BIG jobs and how faculty members and internship mentors can build institutional relationships. Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student or a job seeker in mathematics, statistics, or operations research, this hands-on book will help you reach your goal?landing an internship, getting your first job or transitioning to a new one.




Consumer Math - BEST BUYS: 160 Practical Math Word Problems | Life Skills


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Mixed Practice Math Word Problems | Addition | Subtraction | Multiplication | Division | Multi-Step Problems | Percents | Decimals | Discounts | Money | Consumer Math | Comparison Shopping | Ads & Coupons | Life Skills. Math plays a vital role in our lives... every single day. In fact it is so common, that sometimes we don't even realize we are "doing math!" These practical word problems are sure to help students master everyday math skills and help them understand "Why" this math is so important... REALISTIC MATH LESSONS: These ready-to-use lessons present various familiar, everyday occurrences where math is needed. Students will use basic math skills to comparison shop, use coupons, read ads, buy in bulk, determine discounts and much more! ALL FOUR MATH OPERATIONS: These real-life math word problems feature everyday scenarios. Students must think about each scenario then decide whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve the problems. Simple fraction or percent computations are also required in some of the exercises. Many of the activities are multi-step math word problems. PROBLEM SOLVING: While honing math skills, students will enhance their abilities to comprehend, think logically, and make orderly decisions as they complete these lessons. Reading Level: 3-4 Interest Level: 4-12 Page Count: 33




CONSUMER MATH IN THE MALL: 250 Real-Life Word Problems | Percents | Discounts


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250 Consumer Math Word Problems | Life Skills | Percents | Discounts | Savings | Making Change | Elapsed Time. Let's Go Shopping at the Mall & Improve Consumer Math Skills! Students practice percentage discounts with more than 250 realistic math word problems as they find the cost of items purchased, calculate per-item prices, determine savings, and figure change. Guaranteed to keep interest soaring and help students become confident and savvy consumers. Realistic Math Practice Includes: Buying Items Calculating Discounts Determining Savings Making Change and more! REALISTIC MATH LESSONS: Math plays a vital role in our lives... every single day. In fact it is so common, that sometimes we don't even realize we are "doing math!" These practical lessons are sure to help students master everyday math skills and help them understand "Why" this math is so important... 250 MATH WORD PROBLEMS: These practical application math word problems feature everyday shopping situations at the mall. Students practice calculating percents, determining savings, making change and more! The real-life situation word problems add reality and interest to this learning experience and will help students become confident consumers. MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS: Students decide whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve the problems. Fractions and percent computations are also included. Some of the word problems are simple, one-step problems while others are multi-step problems that require students to really think about the problem. These exercises are sure to sharpen math skills while also helping students enhance their comprehension, logical thinking, and decision making skills. MALL STORES INCLUDE: Something’s Fishy Department Store Earrings & Things At the Movies If the Shoe Fits The Bake Shop Videos & Vibes Greetings! Exotic Pets Cut & Run Sticky Buns Posters ‘N’ Tees A Day in the Sun The Bookshelf Yogurty’s Yogurt The Hobby Corner Just Stuffed The Good Sport Wok City Express The Drug Store Chocolate Lovers Hats & Packs Keep in Touch The Sweet Tooth Beauty & The Best Comfort Zone The Cactus Grill Java Joe's Coffee Shop 'til You Drop INCLUDES: 34 pages Answer Key Objective Skills Chart