What do you tell your learners when they ask why they need to learn math? Use a poster with a quote by Fresno Pacific University instructor Paul Reimer that explains why we use mathematics, and how it helps us understands the events in our lives.

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids research ways that math can help them in their everyday lives
• Blow up and laminate the poster to decorate your math class
• Assign an argument essay in which kids decide if they agree with the quote or not

Classroom Considerations

• Poster will look best if printed in color

Pros

• Poster is attractive and eye-catching

Cons

• None