Mathematical concepts are present in many areas of our personal and professional lives. This week you will explore how the concepts presented in this course will be used in your current or future career field.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Imagine you may have any the job of your dreams upon completion of your degree at Walden University. What career field would you choose to enter? Research how at least one concept from this course would be used in your chosen career. Think about your progress in the course so far and what advice you would give students entering next term.

Post at least three paragraphs in response to the following prompts:

Describe the career you would like to have upon completion of your degree at Walden University. Briefly describe the roles and responsibilities you will hold in your chosen career. Explain how one specific math concept covered in this course would be used in this career field. Be sure to clearly identify a concept covered in this course.

USING MATH IN YOUR WORLD

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Write a word problem using the math concept you have identified in context of your chosen career path to demonstrate how the concept would be used. Do not solve your word problem. Provide one piece of advice for a student entering this course next term. What would you recommend to set them up for success?

Read a selection of your classmates’ postings.

Response 1: Respond to at least one classmate using the following:

Solve the word problem your classmate wrote, show all work necessary to solve this problem. Write at least one sentence explaining the solution to this problem in context.

Response 2: Respond to at least one classmate using the following:

Consider your peers advice to future students. Do you agree with their advice would be useful or not? Explain your reasoning.