Math in the Workplace

How am I ever going to use this stuff?

In response to the nagging question above, these real-world math problems were contributed by a variety of business professionals and demonstrate the relevance of math in today’s world.

The intent of these lessons is to excite students about mathematics, to expose students to professions that employ mathematics, and to demonstrate the relevance of mathematics in solving real-world challenges. Connecting learning to the world of work helps students see how knowledge is applied and acts to motivate them.  It helps students see how what they learn relates to life beyond school so that young people can be better prepared for the rapidly changing world.

Math in the Workplace problems are aligned with both the national Standards for School mathematics and the Idaho State mathematics Achievement Standards.

These lessons are designed to be copied for the classroom, with both a question and an answer page. If you have questions or would like to submit lessons for future publication, contact Micron’s K-12 Programs.

Algebra Analysis
and Probability
Geometry Measurements Numbers
and Operations
Accountant

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Accountant/CPA

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Architect

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Area Sales Manager

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Assembly Operator

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Bank Teller

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Benefits Manager

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BLM Operations Coordinator

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Bookkeeper

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Business Manager

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Cardiovascular Specialist

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Carpenter

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Ceramic Tile Setter

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Chemist

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Construction Contractor

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Construction Supervisor

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Container Supply

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Dental Assistant

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Director International Finance

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Disk Drive Engineer

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Electrical Contractor

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Electrician

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Engineer - Semiconductor

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Equipment Engineer

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Estimator

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Excavator

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Facility Representative - Utilities

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Family Physician

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Farm Owner/Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Financial Manager

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Financial Services - Vice President

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Food Broker

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Forest Mensurationist

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Geologist

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Geologist (Mining)

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GIS Analyst

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Glass Installer

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Graphic Designer

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Home Improvement: Concrete

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Home Improvement: Remodeling

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Homemaker: Redecorator

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Homemaker: Seamstress

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Lawn Mower Manufacturer

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Lead Estimator

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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Lumber Sales Rep

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Machine Operator

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Manager - Government Agency

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Manager - Manufacturing

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Manager - Produce Department

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Manager - Property Development

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Manager - R&D Program

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Manager - Retail Store

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Manager - Telemarketing

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Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Technician

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Medical Technologist

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Mortgage Loan Officer

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Nutrition Specialist

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Office Manager/Bookkeeper

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Operating Room Nurse

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Painter

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Pastor

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Payroll Clerk

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Process Engineer

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Process Engineer - Cost

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Process Engineer - Design

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Physician

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Plumber

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Police Officer

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Production Planner

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Production Supervisor

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Property Manager

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Purchasing Agent

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Quality Control

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Railroad Conductor

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Real Estate Planner

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Realtor

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Registered Dietician

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Registered Nurse

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Road Management Technician

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Sales / Administrative Assistant

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Salesperson - Shoe Department

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Software Specialist

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Tax Analyst

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Tax Specialist

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Teacher - Elementary

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Technical Writer

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Test Engineer

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Textile Screen Printing

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Treasury Analyst

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Veterinarian - Equine

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Veterinarian - Small Animal

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