We’ve all heard a student ask, “When will I use this?” while in math class. This article by Sylvan Learning addresses that question head-on by providing insight from people in all kinds of professions. They’ve collected stories from nurses to magicians to pastry chefs! Some of their connections to math are very inventive, so we encourage you to check out their stories  here.

DCP Sylvan Learning. “What will your child be when they grow up? Whatever they choose, math will play a role.” Sylvan Learning. Norcross Patch, 19 Oct. 2015. Web. 23 Oct. 2015.