Assignment--Math+in+the+News

**__Your response to this page is due by October 1st.__**

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Please read the following article which discusses the importance of math and science education. =====

Consider the following questions during your reading and when posting to the discussion.
//__Prompt:__ // //Why do you think Obama and many others place such a high value on the fields of math and science? // //What do you think should be done to encourage students to pursue studies and careers in these fields? // //Do you agree that US schools should place more emphasis on these subjects? Why or why not? // //Feel free to refer to points mentioned in the article and build on these points with your own ideas/experiences. //

[|Access this article]

Rao, Andy. "Students, Employers Agree, US Engineering Should Emphasize Math, Science." //Kansas State Collegian - Kansas State University//. 1 Dec. 2011. Web. 02 Dec. 2011. .

__Discussion__


__At least__ two postings are due by October 1st. One post must be in response to another students' posting.

Your post need __not__ answer __every__ question in the prompt; use the prompt as a //guide// when responding to the article.

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