The Why's of Math

Make Math Come to Life with Real-World Connections

The proverbial expression “Why do I need to learn this? I’m never going to use it!” is all-too-familiar to teachers and parents alike, asked by students of all ages.

If you find yourself contemplating the answers yourself to the “Why’s” of math or how to answer them in a meaningful way, this white paper is for you! In this guide, we:

• Summarize the many benefits of learning math
• Discuss contemporary thinking about teaching math
• Show how contemporary math curricula make the connection between the abstract and the real world

Plus, we give you examples on how to incorporate real-world connections into math learning, so students start asking—and answering for themselves—different kinds of “why” questions…. now that’s learning!