The Upper School Mathematics curriculum
supports the school’s mission statement of preparing students to be productive
members of a global society. We
emphasize process, critical thinking, and using mathematics as a way of making
sense of the world around you. The
mathematics department believes in presenting each student with a mathematics
program which meets as many of his/her needs as possible, both as an individual
and as a member of the class. In
an ideal situation each student would have a successful and positive
mathematics experience, while simultaneously enjoying a challenging and
thought-provoking mathematics curriculum.
At each level we offer three different
sections of math in order to meet the learning styles, pace, and abilities of
our students (i.e. Geometry Foundations, Geometry, and Geometry (H), or Algebra
2 Foundations, Algebra 2, and Algebra 2 (H)). We offer the full range of math AP exams, including AP
Statistics, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC. Statistics and Calculus classes are available for seniors as
well.
Our team of math teachers works closely together to
ensure both the sequencing and consistency of our curriculum. Outside the classroom the team engages
students regularly in mathematics and engineering competitions.