Name:____________________
Block:___________
Thankful for Math Skills Used Outside of the Classroom
Directions: Over the Thanksgiving break, please ask 2 family members how they use
math in their jobs or on a daily basis. Answer the questions below and be ready to share
in class on what you learned.
Person #1:
Name: ___________________________
1. How does he/she use math at work or on a daily basis? __________________________
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2. Have you been taught the math she/he uses?
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3. What does he/she think are the most helpful math concepts to know in the job or on a
daily basis? ______________________________________
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Person #2:
Name: ___________________________
1. How does he/she use math at work or on a daily basis? __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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2. Have you learned the math skills that he/she uses?
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3. What does he/she think are the most helpful math concepts to know in the job or on a
daily basis? ______________________________________________________________
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