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Space Math III — Problem 26, Astronomy as a Career

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Galaxy cluster Abell 2384.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 9-12

Subject

Careers, Mathematics

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

This problem looks at some of the statistics of working in a field like astronomy. Students read graphs and answer questions about the number of astronomers, the rate of increase in the population size and the number of advanced degrees. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 26, Astronomy as a Career  [160KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.