Reflection

The topic I have chosen is construction. Mathematics is important when it comes to

construction because math is needed in order to construct something. Accurate measurements are

critical in order to ensure something is properly built. Measuring in feet/inches is often the most

common way to measure but there are other unit of measurement used as well. Some example(s)

can be calculating how much wood you will need to construct a house. Even after getting the

wood calculating the correct length, width, and height of the wood is important. I can almost

guarantee that there will not be a time where you do not use math when constructing something.

All this math will be important in my future because math will become more complex. Complex

is calculating measurements for other things since you cannot measure everything with a tape

measure. How I know this is because in my job I use math but there are days where I use math

that I am not familiar with. Mathematics will continue to govern how we construct things but

also how we live because we use math every day.

I found the finance module important since it gave you real life scenarios that we will face at one

point in our lives. It helped me understand how to make a better financial decision throughout

my life. To acknowledge financial formula can help anyone make a life impacting decision. It

can help a person make a budget and financial goals; formulas are beneficial to making accurate

predictions of where your money goes. Savings ensures financial wellness, a secure present and

an uncompromised future. One can build wealth in the long term through proper financial

planning. Through savings one can achieve, full payments of a home loan, retirement savings,

and education. Financial formulas can help a person make decisions based on their financial

situation.
This project has taught me the differences between owning a house vs. renting. Also, the

importance of saving for a house. How to better prepare for future financial decisions and which

options lead a successful path. By doing this project I have been able to determine the best ways

to spend my money. Often times its hard to budget one’s spending’s. I know it is important to

have a sense on how much a person makes and how much they should spend. It is all based on

behavior but also on the economy. It is important to control behavior by having discipline, not

overspending. But the best advice is to notice your expense and making savings a priority, this

will help you get prepared for the future.