MathMovesU


Math can help you get ahead in all kinds of cool careers. Check it out!



1. Video game designer
Video game designers use math formulas to determine how game characters will interact and move across the screen.




2. Concert tour manager
Tour managers keep the show on the road. They rely on math to coordinate your favorite band's schedule and book the best location for the concert.



3. Fashion designer
Math is a must when it comes to making clothes. Designers measure and cut fabric at just the right length and angle to make sure the clothes fit the customer.



4. Roller coaster designer
Without math, a roller coaster ride just wouldn't be the same. Designers rely on math to calculate measurements for the biggest loops and fastest drops.



5. Doctor
Doctors use math every day to read patients' medical charts, figure out the correct dosage of medication, or analyze health-related statistics.



6. CIA agent
These super sleuths use math to crack secret codes and track the location of criminals who are on the run.



7. Chef
Math makes food taste good! Chefs use math to weigh and measure ingredients, plan recipes, and organize dinners for hundreds of guests.



8. Film and television editor
It's all about timing - film and television editors pay close attention to time as they string together camera shots to keep your favorite shows fast-paced.



9. Forensic scientist
To help solve crimes, forensic scientists use math to analyze data and evaluate evidence found at crime scenes.



10. Architect
Architects keep their math skills sharp every day as they draw up building plans and create scale models of new homes and other structures.

Join real-life people who have some of these intriguing jobs on www.mathmovesu.com for fun math challenges and a chance to win cool prizes!



Magicians use math too! Amaze your friends with this super-cool trick called the 1089.
  • Write any three-digit number on a piece of paper. (example: 125)
  • Write the number backward. (521)
  • Subtract the smaller number from the larger number. Write the answer. (396)
  • Write the sum backward. (693)
  • Add the two sums. (1089)
Challenge: Sometimes, this trick will lead you to the number zero! Can you figure out how to make that happen?



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