Ask Questions:
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Identify a career that uses math.
Be prepared to support your choice with information and references. |
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My career
choice is ____________________. |
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Interview
a person or read books/articles on the career. Answer the following questions:
- What are the
duties and responsibilities of this career?
- What educational
background is necessary for this career.
- What skills are
necessary to operate tools or machines associated with this career
(examples: computers, powersaws)
- Describe the
working conditions of this job.
- What is the earning
power? (How much money can you earn a year)?
- How does this
career use math?
- What do you like
best about this job?
- What do you like
least about this job?
- What advice do
you have for a student considering this career?
- What kind of
math do students need to learn to have this career?
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Gather Information:
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Online Resources: |
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Briticanna
Online, available only on MCPS computers
Use for background information. Recommended search phrases are "Careers"
and "Mathematics" or "Math and Careers." You can also
type in more specific career like "systems analysis" or the name
of a famous mathematician, "Anna Johnson Wheeler."
World Book Multimedia Encylopedia
This resource is located in the Research Apps folder. Type a phrase in the
search box such as "Mathematics." Remember the outline for the
large article is on the left hand column. Skim through the outline and select
the subtopic you want. This will link you to the right section of the article.
Stand alone CD ROMS. We have several CD's that might help you. Ask Mrs.
Paul for Grolier's or Encarta. |
Don't forget that some websites
are more instructional than others. Please take a look at the internet location
below for evaluating a website. Make sure the website you chose is a reliable
source before adding it to your Bibliography. Print off and fill out the Web
Evaluation Sheet for each website you include in your Bibligraphy.
Web
Evaluation Sheet
Your main site for this
assignment will be the Web site for the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Websites:
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Career Opportunities with
a Math Degree
Famous Mathematicians Check them out!
Biographies
of Women Mathematicians 
Resources
on Women Mathematicians and Scientists
In the Media
Center:
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Occupational
Outlook Handbook
Career Discovery Encyclopedia
Scientists (UXL)
920
Men of Science
920 Extraordinary Women Scientists
920 Famous Mathematicians
920 Contemporary Women Scientists of America
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Organize Information:
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be going to the library on May 17 and 19. Using library materials investigate
the career you chose. |
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Take
detailed notes.
note
cards
citations
You
must present your information to the entire class. Use your imagination.
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Prepare / Produce:
Your presentation
should include props (i.e.-posterboard, drawings, PowerPoint). Students
have made mini-calculators, cardboard computers, and mannequins. Again,
use your imagination. Your oral presentation
must iclude note cards and you may use the overhead projector.
Your report must 1) be typed or neatly handwritten in blue or black ink;
and 2) include a cover sheet/title page. Then, place your report in a
folder. All writing should be brief.
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Present and Assess:
Your presentation
should include props (i.e.-posterboard, drawings, PowerPoint). Students
have made mini-calculators, cardboard computers, and mannequins. Again,
use your imagination. Your oral presentation
must iclude note cards and you may use the overhead projector.
Your report must 1) be typed or neatly handwritten in blue or black ink;
and 2) include a cover sheet/title page. Then, place your report in a
folder. All writing should be brief. |
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