Math
Department Chairman: Donna Pudlinski
Math Department Course Offerings (map) (list)
Ms. Kornguth's webpage
Mr. Johnson's webpage
Textbook information
*Summer Math Packet - Online Test
Guilford High School Mathematics Department Statement of Purpose
The Guilford High School Mathematics Department believes all students can achieve to the highest level possible and will provide the highest quality mathematics education for every student. As a community of learners, we are working toward the goal of our students understanding mathematics conceptually in all four realms: numerical, visual, algebraic, and verbal. In the process we are incorporating the four strands from the State of Connecticut Mathematics Frameworks: algebraic reasoning, numerical and proportional reasoning, geometry and measure, and probability and statistical reasoning.
To assist students in developing a deeper understanding of mathematics it is required that all students have a graphing calculator for Algebra 2 and up. It is required that all other students have at least a scientific calculator, and recommended they have a graphing calculator. There is no substitute for the daily use of the calculator that a student will use in testing situations, both inside and outside of school. Students can use them on homework and in class to become familiar with their use. The College Board and State CAPT tests allow graphing calculators.
We work with our students to achieve the following expected goals:
- Develop problem solving and reasoning skills from a numerical, graphical, algebraic, and verbal perspective.
- Provide opportunities to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and understanding in a variety of formats.
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and program success.
- Develop strategies to represent patterns and functional relationships in a variety of ways and using multiple tools and technologies.
- Work with quantitative relationships to make connections and simplify calculations.
- Analyze shapes and structures using geometric models, strategies, and tools.
- Develop an understanding of probability as it relates to real life situations.
- Understand mathematical modeling and the collection and analyzing of numerical, graphical and visual data.
- Use abstraction and problem solving to understand the connections within the discipline.
- Develop proficiency in current technologies to explore and apply mathematics.
- Develop logical processes to justify/explain reasoning and solutions.
- Guide students to build on their prior knowledge and make connections both within mathematics and other fields.
- Engage in reflection and discourse for the investigation of mathematical ideas and to further understanding.
Calculator use: GHS requires the use of graphing calculators for Algebra 2 and up. It is beneficial to get used to a calculator for use in class and on standardized tests as well. GHS requires scientific calculators for Algebra 1 and Geometry. |
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