The power of mathematics is in its application. Students learn how to think as mathematicians, become acutely aware of the myriad uses of mathematics around them, and utilize quantitative analysis to make sense of their world. Developing mastery of arithmetic concepts, including number sense, fraction operations, etc., and of algebraic concepts, including polynomial, arithmetic and quadratic equations, is the explicit goal of the course. Students will use multiple resources, which include but are not limited to textbooks, handouts, graphing calculators and the Internet, to accomplish these goals.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure ... As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
-Marianne Williamson

Mathematics Teacher
Matt Dunkel