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 Mathematics
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The Mathematics Department at TMLA aims to involve each
student actively in acquiring skills of analysis and logical reasoning,
along with proficiency in computation. The Department strives to
maintain an atmosphere in which students experience the freedom
and confidence to question and gain confidence as they master
Mathematical skills. The Mathematics Department follows New York State Regents
Standards by teaching the following curriculum: Math 9: Algebra*
Math 10: Geometry*
Math 11: Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry* Electives:
- Fundamentals of Pre-Calculus
- Introductory Analysis
- Honor Analysis
- Accelerated Analysis
- Calculus
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
*Honors courses are available. Prerequisites must be met.
Textbook Links:
Math 9
Math 10
Math 11
Calculus
Math Web Links:
Illuminations: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Internet resources that bring alive the ideas and recommendations set forth in the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (Standards 2000). This is an extraordinary site for students and families. There is much to see and do here with information, interactive lessons and games available.
Ask Dr. Math
Answers to frequently asked questions and classic problems.
Ask your own question if not already covered. You will get an e-mail response!
Hot Math
Solutions are shown for odd numbered problems in our Math 9, 10, and
11 texts.
Cool Math
An amusement park of mathematics activities is available for your
exploration.
Web Quest Math
A wonderful collection of fun activities can be found here,
along with links to Copernicus, another great site.
http://www.edgate.com/d.pl?url=http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/math.htm
Absurd Math Absurd Math is an interactive problem solving game series.
The player proceeds on missions in a strange world where the real power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge. http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/
Cynthia Laniu's Geometry Online Activities for middle and high school geometry http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Geom/
Islamic Patterns
The work of M.C. Escher is linked to Islamic art. Links to sites on tessellation and symmetry are given.
Think Quest Educational site with national and international Challenge Libraries, with many challenge submissions by students. http://www.thinkquest.org/about/index.html
Tessellations Information, activities, and links on tessellation
Java Gallery of Interactive Geometry
Intriguing interactive activities http://www.geom.umn.edu/java/
The Grey Labyrinth
Challenging puzzles
This is Mega Mathematics
Colorful, mostly high school level site with activities, information, and games.
The Library of Congress Vatican Exhibit, Mathematical History A look at mathematics in ancient Greece, some of the earliest Western mathematical theory.
The Prime Pages
Prime number research, records, and resources.
Mathematics Quotation Server
Wide range of quotations from famous figures dealing with mathematics.
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