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The most common question students ask math teachers at every level is “When will I use math?” WeUseMath.org is a non-profit website that helps to answer this question. This website describes the importance of mathematics and many rewarding career opportunities available to students who study mathematics.

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Featured Math Tidbit

Michael Jordan

Basketball player Michael Jordan started out as a math major but switched majors his Jr. Year.

Featured Career Spotlight

Astronaut

ROBERT L. STEWART NASA Astronaut BA Math U. of Southern Mississippi “It should be evident that each step in my career has rested on a firm foundation in mathematics. For me, the study of mathematics was the key that opened the doors to the universe.” An astronaut is a…

Featured Blog Post

Six Grader Wins Third Consecutive First in Math Competition

Josephine Nguyen, a sixth grade student from Philadelphia, won the nationwide First in Math competition three years in a row. First in Math is a website for K-8 students that uses engaging games to promote learning and solidifying math skills. Nguyen, whose family did not own a computer until…

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