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Mathematics

The Mathematics Department believes middle school learners are at a unique and critical point in their development, and our teaching methods are specifically designed to meet their needs at this stage. We also presume that the skills and concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry form a useful and necessary language, which has application in the greater world and is the foundation to all mathematics courses that follow throughout a student’s educational journey.  Understanding and application of these skills and concepts is the underlying premise of all of our teaching. Much of our work revolves around helping individual students learn and gain confidence while having some fun along the way. Students are exposed to mathematics through four learning lenses: abstract thinking (algebraic expressions and equations); concrete thinking (tables and numbers); visual thinking (graphs and diagrams); and verbal thinking (explanation and descriptions). Measuring and knowing what students are learning provides the feedback to guide them through our curriculum. Our goal is that all students depart Eaglebrook with confidence and competence in their ability to problem solve and to learn.
  • Mathematics - Third Form

    Third Form Mathematics is a full year course. Students are introduced to problem solving and students review basic math vocabulary and skills: whole number skills, fractions, decimals, percents, customary and metric measurements, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction, ratios, proportions, perimeter, area, volume, number lines, operations with signed numbers, and rational and irrational numbers. Once they have demonstrated mastery of these skills, they study beginning algebra which includes: algebraic vocabulary, expressions, variables, solution of linear equations algebraically and graphically, order of operations, exponential forms, and inequalities.  
     
  • Mathematics - Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Form

    Pre-Algebra
    The emphasis in this course is on developing a firm foundation in the building blocks for Algebra I. Students are introduced to abstract concepts by using variable expressions and equations. Major topics studied include the coordinate planes, graphing linear functions, writing linear functions, and linear systems. While teaching the skills of mathematics, teachers also focus on organization and time management.
     
    Algebra 1
    This course completes the Algebra I curriculum. Solving linear systems is the starting point before the class continues with studying quadratic functions, exponents, polynomials, and rational and radical expressions and equations. Basic geometric concepts are integrated into this course: the Pythagorean theorem, parallel lines, surface area and volume, and some geometric formulas. Successful completion of this course prepares students to take Geometry.

    Geometry
    This course covers plane geometry and includes constructions, proofs, congruence, area, volume, similarity, circles, special triangles, and right triangle trigonometry. Technology is integrated into the curriculum and used primarily as a tool for exploration.
     
    Algebra 2 & Trigonometry
    This course covers the fundamentals of Algebra 2. Emphasis is placed on the manipulation of systems of equations, quadratics, polynomials: logarithmic, exponential, rational and radical expressions, and solving equations and inequalities involving these expressions. Trigonometry is explored and studied during the spring term. The prerequisite for this course is the completion of Algebra 1 and geometry, with approval from the department.

    Functions, Statistics, and Pre-Calculus
    Functions, Statistics, and Pre‐Calculus (FSP) is a course designed for middle school students who have successfully completed both geometry and Algebra 2 with Trigonometry at a high level. This course covers the fundamentals of trigonometry, conic sections, statistical distributions and summaries, and the unit circle. Technology is integrated into the curriculum and used primarily as a tool for exploration. FSP is to serve as a bridge between these prerequisites and higher level high school mathematics. In no way is this course used to replace a course in pre‐calculus. FSP exposes advanced students to topics that they will study in more depth in high school.
     
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    Miles Harlow
    Chair of Math Department; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
    Smith College - M.A of Arts in Teaching
    Macalester College - B.A
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    Andrew Bedell
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
    Phillips Andover - B.A.
    Amherst College - B.A.
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    Emily Bedell
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor
    Ridley College
    McMaster University - B. Mus
    OISE University of Toronto - B. Ed.
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    Jack Faulstick
    Teacher; Dorm Head; Coach
    Amherst College - B.A
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    Conor Hawkins
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
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    Dickinson College - B.A.
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    Paul Huang
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
    University of Michigan - MHSA
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    Bart Landenberger
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
    Boston University - B.S.
    University of New Hampshire - M.S.
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    Sean MacPhee
    Teacher, Dormitory Advisor, Coach
    (413) 774-9285
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    Andrew Parsons
    Teacher; Dormitory Advisor; Coach
    College of the Holy Cross - B.A.
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    Carter Townsend
    Teacher, Dormitory Advisor; Coach; Coordinator of Morning Assemblies
    University of Virginia - B.S.
    Teacher's College, Columbia University - M.A. Private School Leadership
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