Why Do I Have To Know This?

Students often ask why do I have to know this? They may not have to know about geometry or ancient Greek poetry per se, but they do need to develop:

• Critical Reading Skills, ie. the ability to read between the lines, the ability to infer, the ability to understand the tone and thesis of an article.
• Problem solving skills, ie. the ability to solve a math problem from certain given information
• The ability to write, ie. express themselves in a clear, logical and concise manner

These valuable skills if mastered will provide a student with valuable assets to perform well in college and in the job market.