Mathematics

All students are required to complete a minimum of 3 credits in Subject in order to graduate.

Faculty webpages: www.fbamath.net

Check out Mrs. Marsh's Lesson 71: Algebra 2 - Quadratic Formula Video on Youtube

Department Philosophy

The aim of the Mathematics Department is to teach the student to appreciate Mathematics as a logical, sequential system of thought, applicable to the many aspects of everyday life. Three years of Mathematics are required of every student at Fontbonne Academy. In the fourth year, a student may choose from the elective courses.

Courses are offered in an integrated sequence and at four levels: basic, standard, honors, and advanced placement. All courses meet a minimum of seven times each cycle. Incremental development builds on concepts and brings the student to a higher cognitive level. It also permits long-term practice of concepts.

The Department seeks to achieve the following instructional goals:

• Maintain and extend computational skills
• Use formulas with competence
• Express an appreciation for the validity of the deductive reasoning process and use it in appropriate problem-solving situations
• Think more effectively in the abstract
• Write with ease about math topics and concepts
• Solve problems successfully, including computations, narrative, and non-routine problems
• Use technology to strengthen math concepts
• Use the graphing calculator with proficiency
• Apply learning of mathematics to everyday situations and other disciplines

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