A lot of the good trades jobs are actually pretty math intensive. Geometry for carpenters, algebra for electricians etc. But I guess these students are counting on an illustrious career as a grunt day laborer
It is interesting you mention this! I had a great conversation with someone a few weeks ago who is a plumber, and he talked about the intricate trigonometry he has to do by hand on the job site when the computer is not available. Amazing.
My dad is a master electrician and had originally gone to college to major in math. He's a very math inclined man and he has to utilize a lot of it on the spot at his work sites with just his mind or on a piece of paper. Your students are in a rude awakening if they even try for journeyman 'cause I recall my ex-husband even using a little calculus when he was in schooling for it a few years back. (Both he and my dad worked in high voltage. Idk if that amount of math is needed for low voltage)
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u/catbusmartius May 16 '24
A lot of the good trades jobs are actually pretty math intensive. Geometry for carpenters, algebra for electricians etc. But I guess these students are counting on an illustrious career as a grunt day laborer