Students who understand why the skills they're learning are important are more engaged and better able to take ownership of their education. And while you do your best to explain why exploring, practicing, and learning math skills is a critical part of being successful in the 21st-century, students still need to hear this message from a variety of influential voices before it sticks.
This week, I have compiled a list of 17 of my favorite and most inspiring math-related quotes from a variety of thought leaders and unique individuals including Albert Einstein, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, George Cantor, and Snoop Dogg. So, if you have some empty space on your classroom walls (or if that Garfield poster from the 90s is ready to be retired), try posting some of these quote graphics as a daily reminder of why math is an important, exciting, inspiring—and yes, groovy—field of study.