Why Do We Study Math in School?

Last update:5/20/97

Because it's hard and we have to learn hard things at school. We learn easy stuff at home like manners.
Corrine, Grade K

Because it always comes after reading.

Roger, Grade 1

Because all the calculators might run out of batteries or something.

Thomas, Grade 1

Because it's important. It's a law from President Clinton and it says so in the Bible on the first page.

Jolene, Grade 2

Because you can drown if you don't.

Amy Beth, Grade K

Because what would you do with your check from work when you grow up?

Brad, Grade 1

Because you have to count if you want to be an astronaut. Like 3... 2... 1... blast off!

Michael, Grade 1

Because you could never find the right page.

Maryanne, Grade 1

Because when you grow up, you couldn't tell if you are rich or not.

Raji, Grade 2

Because my teacher could get sued if we don't. That's what she said. Any subject we don't know--wham! She gets sued. And she's already poor.

Corky, Grade 3