I often speak about the Three Rs of education-Relevance, Rigor and Relationships.  The New York Times published an article yesterday that demonstrates a great way to embrace the Relevance of advanced mathematics.  Check out the article to see how we can really hook students-especially our Seniors getting ready to venture out on their own!

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/29/science/to-divide-the-rent-start-with-a-triangle.html?_r=1