top 10 reasons why forest hills high school’s math department is #1

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1.Math helps us keep score – not just in sports, but in everything we measure: time, distance, money, cooking quantities, etc.

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Page 1: Top 10 reasons why Forest Hills High School’s Math Department is #1

1.Math helps us keep score – not just in sports, but in everything we measure: time, distance, money, cooking quantities, etc.

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2. Math helps us make better choices: Is the economy size of toothpaste really worth it? How much highway driving makes a hybrid car a better value?

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3. Math Enrichment and Tutoring for all levels.

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4. The development of computers was initiated by mathematicians and logicians, who continue to make important contributions to the theory of computer science.

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5. Mathematics develops positive values like perseverance, resilience, persistence, and patience.

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6. Math is like a gym for your brain; the process of learning to solve mathematical problems boosts your brainpower!

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7. Doing a math problem helps practice the problem-solving steps that apply to everyday situations: define the problem, think of ways to solve it, implement a solution, and evaluate the results.

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8. Math helps us to identify patterns and relationships. Two things that may at first glance appear very different, may turn out to be mathematically very similar.

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9. Math can be fun. Just as we play games, do crossword puzzles, and read mysteries for fun, math shares characteristics with all of these.

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10. The math department aims to ensure all students are college ready.