Although many students may not be fond of math, there is no way to deny that it is a necessity.

At almost every corner, whether it be inside or outside of a classroom, math applies not only to assignments, but to the future as well. The world has already grown dependent on technology, which functions through math.

In order to prepare for the future, students must boost their math skills.

However, the necessity for math does not stop there. Because most of the world depends on technology, math skills are now needed for many jobs. High school math may be applied to what students do in their daily lives, but it is not enough for students outside of school.

Jobs are becoming scarce and along with our dependency for technology, math skills are in demand. Even if students are not swayed by the importance of math, they must realize that their current activities, lifestyle and personal information all involve math.

According to an article from Bloomberg Businessweek, “As more of the world’s information is pooled into mathematics, the realm of numbers becomes an even larger meeting ground. It’s a percolating laboratory full of surprising connections, and a birthplace for new industries.”

Students who believe that high school math is enough should be encouraged to sharpen their math skills in case their job field requires it.

The concern for math skills should not end with jobs, but should also be of concern for current issues like rising taxes and our broken economy. Knowledge of math is vital in this regard.

Perhaps it will be too late when people realize that the world that they live in is currently controlled by math in the form of technology.