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Want to be a lawyer someday? You’re not alone. But you may be surprised to hear that studying math may be the best thing you can do to increase your chances of getting in to a top law school.
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Every baseball fan is familiar with the stats of the game. They help us to decide who we are going to draft in our fantasy league, right? But does the average fan know how those stats are calculated? Simple algebraic equations are used when calculating these baseball stats. Check them out:
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The real world doesn't care how many straight A's you've received or quizzes you've aced. But, when the day comes for you to manage your money and resources, you'll be glad you did your math homework. Who knows—you might even find a fabulous career in math. After all, accountants are well-paid, and there's always a demand.
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Nobody really likes studying for a math test—or most other exams for that matter. Taking a test has about the same appeal as doing chores or going to the dentist. Fortunately, there are a few ways to make studying a bit more fun. These seven tips will help take the edge off your next study session:
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You know why you need to learn math, but that doesn’t always keep you awake during lessons. Here are some ideas on how to keep the snoozing at bay.
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So your math teacher has superpowers. He or she has the rare ability to turn even the most exciting of subjects into dry intellectual jabber! In fact, you haven't been this bored since you waited in line at the DMV. If math class is putting you to sleep, there are a few things you can do to put that spark of life back into a traditionally dull subject.
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If math isn't your thing, you might only have vague recollections of a teacher trying to convince you that you need geometry in the real world (something about three-point turns comes to mind). So when your kids try to avoid taking the next level of math, or downplay the need to get more than a passing grade, you know you have to keep them on track, especially as they start to plan for college and careers. We've got your back when it comes to offering up proof that math really is everywhere, including these careers that require a surprising amount of math knowledge.
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Have you ever sat in the back of your math class and thought, "When will I ever use this?" You use math more often than you think. Whether you realize it or not, math plays an integral role in the sports world. All the statistics, facts and figures you use in your everyday conversations about your favorite players and teams are all derived using math.
One man that has helped us to easily rattle off these statistics, and has parlayed his affinity for math and numbers into a 62 year NBA career is Harvey Pollack.
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant
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