Math Department

Department Focus

Mathematics usage in our society has expanded dramatically in recent decades. The information explosion and advances in technology have widened the scope and multiplied the methods of applied mathematics. Each of our algebra and geometry courses has a mixture of algebra, geometry, discrete mathematics, and statistics and probability integrated into the study of functions. Students daily read mathematical content, learn problem-solving methods, review previously learned concepts, and use a wide range of applications. In all math classes, graphing is emphasized for visualizing concepts.
Recent technology enhances the study of math. The math lab with its 20 PCs is used at appropriate times. Algebra 1 and Geometry students must have their own scientific calculators, while students in all other math classes must have their own graphing calculators. We recommend the TI-83 grapher, costing about $90.
The Math Department urges that most students take four years of mathematics; and because computing is a discipline that influences nearly all other disciplines, we suggest that students take at least one course in computer study.

Department Faculty

   Bill Marston — Dept. Head
   Mike Bushong
   Sheila Hobson
   Brett Fletcher-McGookin
   Jon Sherwood