LSC: Mathematics

Mathematics is a fascinating subject to learn about. Even if you don't believe you are a "math person," if you can learn to look for rules and patterns, you can begin to grasp math. 

At their core, subjects like algebra and calculus are the study of how to create lines and shapes in space, which is essential for everything from how to design a building to drawing maps and charting flight patterns (to say nothing about engineering). Statistics is the means by which we explore probability and distribution, and can tell us a lot about what a population looks like demographically, or how likely our favorite baseball or basketball player is to score a certain number of runs or points. When people discuss "big data" in free agent signings or educational planning and programming, they're really talking about statistics. As you can see, these subjects are really important for a lot of fields, even in business and education. 

The article below, "The Complexities of Mathematical English," is a deeply useful guide for making sense of mathematical texts which are often "dense and difficult to understand."

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