Dispelling the Math Myths

Who would say that they're not a math person? Maybe they don't have a math brain.Dispelling the Math Myths will help you to look at math a new way.So let's bust some math myths.

A while ago, I was walking down the hallway at the Middle School, where I work as a teacher, and I was eavesdropping on a couple of grade eight boys.I do have to tell you this is not always a wise thing to do.

They were talking about a field trip.One of them had just been on to the local college, where he was learning all about the trades.The different courses required there were tradespeople there for the kids to talk to. Those friends say to him, 'hey man, how was that trade thing you went to?' and the boy responded sounding depressed, 'well I've always wanted to go into construction.But I found out that you need math for all of the trades.Yes, I 'm gonna have to find something else to do.'

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