Math Gaining Popularity as a Major #dyscalculia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Mon, 2017-02-27 04:00

Students at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell are enjoying math honors classes on mathematical problem solving. The number of math majors has increased fifty percent at Lowell since 2010, and this growth is going on in campuses across the country. Jobs for mathematicians are currently projected at growing at 21%, a higher rate than average.

Levasseur says the number of undergraduate math majors has increased 50 percent since 2010, from 130 to 196 students. That’s partly due to the overall growth in undergraduate enrollment, but it also reflects the rosy job outlook for graduates, especially in applied math, he says.
~ Katharine Webster

Creative Teaching Methods Greatly Increase Math Major Students at University of Massachusetts

Math students at UM Lowell report that they enjoy the artfulness of math and some are excited by the prospect of finding creative ways to teach math. Students also speak of how working at math allows them to make connection to other fields such as computer science. Applied math, including statistics is also part of the growth of interest in math education and careers.

Key Takeaways:

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Job options draw many to major in math.
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Some are willing to put themselves through the hardest curriculum for the best opportunities.
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The main reason math has become popular is because of those wanting to start a new business with cutting-edge technology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.uml.edu/News/stories/2016/MathMajors.aspx