Math in the Real World

Math is used every day! Did you know that minor home improvement projects are loaded with measuring lengths, widths, and how much lumber you will need to complete your project? Grocery shopping is a weekly task that incorporates math; calculating prices while you shop, making sure you have the correct amount of money, and using coupons. Did you know that food items are not taxable? Baking requires math skills; when you bake a pie, cake or cupcakes, you will be using math by measuring ingredients correctly. In this class you will learn the value of time, creating your own to-do-lists and assigning tasks based on how long you think they will take. Math is everywhere!