FE8B - Science and Math

So, in FE8B Science we have been studying the hand tools we will use this year. We had tests that we have to get 100% on to pass, but only 2 people passed so we ended up writing our own questions to be on the test. We haven't gotten those tests back yet, but I think it was easier this time and more people will probably pass. We haven't been doing much else in Science.
In Math we have been doing many things including Prime Factorization, Exponents, Expanded Form Using Powers of Ten, Scientific Notation, Square Roots and Square Numbers, Factors and Multiples, and Order of Operations. I was thinking about when you will use these in real life situations, and I couldn't really come up with anything. We can use Exponents and Scientific Notation if there is a really big number we don't want to write all the digits of, but the rest I didn't know. So, I asked my older sister in grade 11 and my dad what they thought and they came up with a really good point: This just exercises our minds and makes them stronger. When we work hard at these equations, our brains get exercised and become more "in shape" each time. Then, other kinds of math we may encounter in the real world we be easier because we are "toned". Therefore, doing our homework - as boring or difficult as it may be - is worth it in the long run.
Until Next Wednesday,
-K