Math In The Workplace

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of mathematics?

• It is only used for solving equations in school.

• It helps us understand and analyze numbers, shapes, and relationships in daily life and careers.

• It is mainly important for scientists and mathematicians.

• It is rarely used outside of academic settings.

Open Ended

Why do you think mathematics is important in everyday life and various careers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way mathematics is used in everyday life?

• Managing time and tasks

• Analyzing pay rates earned in jobs

• Budgeting personal finances

• Ignoring statistics and quantitative studies

Multiple Choice

Which career cluster involves analyzing soil content, estimating yield, and determining storage needs as part of applying mathematics?

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Business Management & Administration

Multiple Select

Select all the tasks that require mathematical skills for architects and drafters.

• Calculating loads buildings will have to support

• Developing designs for functional, safe and economical buildings

• Drawing to scale and reading scale drawings

• Painting murals on buildings

Open Ended

How do artists and designers use mathematics to create visual effects in their work?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way reporters, writers, and publishers use mathematics in their work?

• Designing effective layouts for publications

• Analyzing and reporting on statistical studies

• Presenting data through graphs and charts

• Teaching math skills

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks involves the use of mathematics by administrative assistants and receptionists?

• Scheduling client meetings

• Forecasting sales

• Teaching math skills

• Analyzing risk

Multiple Choice

Which roles in the Education & Training Cluster use mathematics for scheduling?

• Teachers

• School counselors

• Administrators

• All of the above

Open Ended

List two ways accountants and financial planners use mathematics to help organizations manage their finances.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks is NOT typically performed by bankers and investors using mathematics?

• Managing funds

• Tracking interest rates

• Cooking meals

• Estimating the value of assets

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways doctors and nurses use mathematics in their profession?

• Calculating medication dosages

• Measuring ingredients for recipes

• Recording and analyzing medical statistics

• Interpreting equipment readings

Open Ended

How do chefs and bakers use mathematics in their daily work?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way hotel, resort, and amusement park employees use mathematics?

• Managing reservations

• Determining the need for and ordering products and supplies

• Designing amusement park rides

• Managing seasonal fluctuations in business

Multiple Select

In which of the following ways do therapists, counselors, and social service workers use mathematics?

• Scheduling client meetings

• Helping clients find cost-effective solutions

• Measuring clients’ progress

• Managing seasonal fluctuations in business

Multiple Choice

Which mathematical skill is important for cosmetologists, nail technicians, and spa employees?

• Calculating network bandwidth

• Measuring for product mixtures

• Analyzing crime rates

• Creating algorithms

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways network engineers, analysts, and technicians apply mathematics?

• Understanding binary and hexadecimal

• Calculating bandwidth and latency

• Managing appointments

• Subnetting and supernetting

Open Ended

How is mathematics used in everyday life and various industries?