I am forever upset at the teachers who snidely told us - especially the 'non-college bound crowd' that we would never need that stuff after the test. Balderdash!
There is not a single skilled trade that does not need math, on a daily basis. Some trades (machinists, pipefitters, etc.) may use it more then others ... but you need math, or you'll be limited to pushing a broom.
I agree with John, and I'm not even a year into 9th grade at my technical high school!
My advice, remember this: Not everyone can be an engineer, but on the opposite end, not everyone can be an licensed tradesperson. Pick which one you want to do
and can do.
Ian A.
