Career Girls

Importance of Math (02:11)
Why do I need to learn math? That’s not an uncommon question for middle- and high-school students to ask. Watch this video with girls to help them understand why learning math is important—whatever career they may pursue. As the role models in this video point out, math is about so much more than memorizing things for that test tomorrow. Whether or not they seek math as a potential career, girls will discover that learning math is empowering, and that it provides tools for success in everyday life. 

Classroom Lesson Plan: Suitable for presentation by teachers in formal classroom settings.

Independent Learning Guide: Suitable for all group presentations, one on one mentoring, and self-directed learning.

Fun Page Activity: Supplemental activity suitable for formal classroom settings, group presentations, one on one mentoring, and self-directed study.