Curriculum - Mathematics

The mathematics curriculum aims to instill habits of mathematical thinking that will prepare students both for further inquiry in math and for the use of quantitative reasoning throughout life. The department helps students to recognize the relationships represented by the language of mathematics and to learn essential problem-solving skills, such as conjecturing, sensemaking and analyzing strategies and solutions.

Through appropriately challenging experiences, students have the opportunity to puzzle over relationships and to develop the habit of questioning. Discovery is recognized as a valuable tool in the learning of math; this discovery takes place in teacher-led classes, individual explorations, and in learning groups which offer a natural context for practicing mathematical communication. At all levels, technology is used to relieve the constraints of tedious computation and to help students conjecture about the mathematics they are studying. Graphing calculators and personal computers enable students to solve problems utilizing rapidly evolving modern methods. Students are taught to approach mathematics from multiple perspectives, including numerical, graphical and symbolic.

AP Statistics Website - This class acquaints students with the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.

AP Computer Science Website - This class is an introductory course in programming methodology and data structures, taught in Java. It covers the AB syllabus of the Advanced Placement curriculum.