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 February Project // Exploring the careers of those who LOVE math :) //

For our February project I'd like you to explore careers in mathematics. Why should I choose a career in math? Check out this video to see who hires people who are good in math.

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__**Assignment #1 **__ For our first assignment I'd like you to **review** the pages for the 4 careers I have posted below under the heading **Math Careers**. Then, **choose** a favorite and **answer** the following questions. **Post** your answer on the career page that you have chosen. For example, if I chose Civil Engineering I would place the answer to my questions on the **Civil Engineering** page of this Wiki. This assignment is due February 5th.

1. What is your name? 2. What about this career was interesting to you?
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 * Ready to get started? Go to** Math Careers [[image:math-teacher.gif width="323" height="169" align="right"]]

__**Assignment #2**__ The next assignment is to **take** the **__Work Interest__** **quiz** at the My Future.com website to help you determine what career may be right for you. After doing so, see the **Discussion Page** and answer the question found there. This assignment is due February 12th. [|My Future.com]

The last assignment is to find a __mathematics__ career that interests you. Do your own research and **add your chosen career** to the Class Careers page under the heading //Our Favorite Math Careers //. Then research your chosen career. You may choose to __research a career on line__ **OR** __interview someone already using math while working in his or her career__. Use the attached documents to do your research. Please turn in a paper copy of this assignment to Mrs. Moore by  February 26th.
 * __Assignment #3 __**

Use the following website to find more career ideas. __[|Kids.gov] __

If you choose to __reseach a career on line__, use the following questions to do your research.

You may also choose to __interview someone__ about a career in mathematics. If you choose this option use the following questions to guide your interview. .

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 * @Accounting
 * @Actuary
 * @Civil Engineering
 * @Cryptology

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