It’s Everywhere!

Like it or not, Math is everywhere! Mathematical skills (also known as Numeracy skills) are used in several
workplaces. In this activity, you will:

• they use Numeracy skills in their current job, and if possible, collect actual samples of documents or forms
  that are used.
• Work in groups, using the information you collected, to create five problems that use ratio, rate, proportion, and percent then write clear, well-organized solutions to your problems.

Task #1: Tell Me About It

Considering Teachers (not myself), Parents/Guardians/Relatives, Community Members, and Employers, interview two people (each from a different category) to determine how mathematics may be used on the job. Complete the Interview Sheet for each person interviewed. If you are able to collect actual documents, attach them to the interview sheet.

Task #2: Creating Problems and Solutions

Working in groups of two or three, use the actual data you collected and/or the job activity examples from the people you interviewed, to create five problems and solutions. Your set of problems must include ratios, rates, proportions and percent. For each problem, provide a clear, well-organized solution. Each person in the group must complete at least one solution.