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HILARIOUS. SPONTANEOUS. ALL AGES COMEDY SHOWS EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT! What do Snoop Dogg and Galileo Have in Common? By: Laura Petersen, MAED, Owner, Student Tutor 7:30 & 9:45 Showtimes $12–$14 Tickets 1111 S. Longmore Mesa, AZ 85202 602-374-5638 WWW.NCTPHOENIX.COM Come take a tour! IMAGINE SCHOOLS WEST GILBERT Parent Satisfaction 93% agreed that the school offers them opportunities to get involved in their children’s education. 95% stated that teachers and staff model and teach positive character attributes to students. 96% reported that their children feel safe in this school. 94% were satisfied with the quality of education their children were receiving. S. Gilbert Rd. • Tuition Free (K–8) • P.E., Music, Sports • Art & Technology • Before & After Care • Bus Service • Free Full Day Kindergarten E. Williams Field Rd. 2601 S. Gilbert Rd. PreK 3 & 4 • Half Day - $275/Month • Full Day - $475/Month (480) 855-2700 www.imaginewestgilbert.com L O “A” RATED SCHO “If you stop at general math, you’re only going to make general math money, ” says Snoop Dogg, a top rap artist. Even celebrities understand how important it is to have a strong math foundation to be successful in your career and life. Y ou may not need to know how to factor a polynomial after you graduate, but learning math strengthens your ability to reason and think logically. This will carry you through school, give you an edge in any job, and help you make wiser life decisions. Today, learning and understanding math is more important than ever. Importance of math in school Strong math skills in elementary school lay the groundwork for success in junior high and into high school where a student’s GPA and SAT or ACT test score plays a huge role in scholarships for college and entrance to universities. Importance of math in careers All jobs require basic math skills. More and more jobs require much more like in: healthcare, politics, sports, gaming, film-making, air traffic control, entrepreneurship, music production, architecture, and forensics. Importance of math for life - Analytical thinking There is great intellectual benefit from applying rules in a step-by-step manner to derive a solution. Math trains the brain. Making more wise financial decisions Understanding math will lead to better financial decisions with your money and ensure you are never taken advantage of financially. Parent tips #1: Defeat negative self-talk or stereotypes #2: Make math fun. Practice often. #3: Never let your kids give up   The Answer to the Riddle Galileo once said, “If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematics.” So, Snoop Dogg and Galileo have an understanding very much in common: math is important! Z ars! Celebrating 15 ye K–8 CHARTER SCHOOL with a Private Preschool UR! TO COME IN FOR A State-of-the-Art Campus Small Class Size Highly Qualified Teachers Challenging Curriculum ENROLL NOW TO GUARANTEE A SPOT! 1700 E. Elliot Rd., Suite #9 • Tempe NW Corner of Elliot & McClintock in the Crossroads Plaza 480-632-1940 • www.ceeschool.com 8 \ December 2013 inthezona.com