The document discusses different opinions on why we learn math. Mark Karadimos believes math improves communication skills and is important for many jobs. Free Math Help says math trains the brain to problem solve and helps with tasks like calculating gas mileage. JoLynn Colbert notes that even jobs involving people require math, and math improves general thinking ability. The document also lists cool math-related jobs and the author's own reasons for believing math is important for everyday life and problem solving skills sought by employers.

1. WHY DO WE LEARN
MATH?
By: Jessica Brisbin

2. Mark Karadimos’s Opinion
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http://mathguide.com/issues/whymath.html
1)
Successfully using math can improve the ability
to speak and write more clearly.
2)
Employers want employees to be able to reason,
work with technical equipment, and communicate
their thoughts with other employees.
3)
Less and less labor intensive jobs are available
without learning a lot of math. Workers in those
fields are being replaced by machinery and
robotics.

3. Free Math Help’s Opinion
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http://www.freemathhelp.com/math-real-world.html
1)
By learning complicating math processes you
have trained your brain to problem solve while
also reinforcing the basics of math.
2)
Help you in everyday life for example: decorating
or figuring out gas mileage.
3)
Many jobs and hobbies will require a quick mind
that is logical and able to creatively solve
problems.

4. JoLynn Colbert’s Opinion
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http://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/why-do-we-have-to-learn-math-6-go
1)
Even if your job involves working mainly with
people, it is very likely you will still have to use
math.
2)
Simple math concepts make it easy to adjust
cooking recipes to the number of people you
want to serve.
3)
Learning math and solving problems is a mental
exercise that improves your general thinking
ability.

5. Cool Math Related Jobs!
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http://www.dreambox.com/blog/7-dream-jobs-that-require-math
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Animator
Fashion Designer
Computer Scientist
Computer Game Designer
Astronaut
Robotics Engineer
Jet Fighter Pilot
Sports Announcer
Professional Photography
Rollercoaster Designer
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6. My Reasons…
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With all these different opinions I feel math
is very important not just that it’s in various
jobs, but also that it’s found in numerous
tasks of everyday life.
It also helps you become a better problem
solver which many employers would like.
In addition, we learn math if someday we
decide to become an architect and design
a super duper awesome rollercoaster for
our enjoyment! 
http://mathguide.com/issues/whymath.html
http://www.freemathhelp.com/math-real-world.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/why-do-we-have-to-learn-math-6good-answers-to-the-question-your-students-ask-again-and-again-2226061.html?
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7. MATH JOKES!!! 