Math Musings
By Sandra Snyder, Exeter-Milligan
Math Instructor
Linear functions are the main
focus of the freshman Algebra I class at E-M. The students are becoming
experts at calculating slopes, writing equations in different forms, and
applying the concepts to real-life situations. Next up, they will collect
data to make scatter plots, and then find the linear equation that best fits
the data.
The Pre-Calculus class has just
entered the world of Trigonometry. After reviewing right triangle trigonometry,
the Unit Circle will be introduced, along with methods of solving for unknowns
in acute and obtuse triangles. They are in for an exciting ride!! All students
are taking this class for dual credit through Doane University in Crete.
Calculus is finding derivatives
with limits. This class is small, but they have mighty minds!!! Soon,
they will learn about the properties of derivatives that will help them with
the amount of time it takes them to calculate them. They will also
utilize those derivatives to find key information about the functions'
graphs. This class, too, is taken for dual credit through Doane
University in Crete.
The students in these classes
have been a joy to work with! They ask good questions and work hard during
class.
Pictured are Algebra I class
members:
Front (L-r): Clayton Pribyl,
Ensley Stahl, Brogan Staskal
Middle: Kalvin Lock and Addison
Foutch
Back: Braighton Riley
