Use the paragraph to complete the activity.

High schools should require all students to take four years of math. Even though most students will probably not become mathematicians, many of them will choose a profession where math plays an important role. Architects, pharmacists, and carpenters all use math every day. A strong math foundation in high school is important for students to succeed in these and in other professions.

In 2-3 sentences, explain which word or phrase should be added to the paragraph to increase its cohesion and why that word or phrase would increase cohesion.

The word "Furthermore" should be added to the paragraph to increase its cohesion. This word would help connect the idea being presented in the paragraph with the previous information. By adding "Furthermore," it would make the paragraph flow more smoothly and indicate that the upcoming sentences are providing additional support for the initial statement.