Educational Philosophy

The study of mathematics will enhance the ability of all students to problem solve and to reason. Through a strong standardized departmental program that emphasizes problem solving, communicating, reasoning and proof, making connections, and using representations, students will develop self-confidence and a positive attitude towards mathematics.

Our curriculum matches that of the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework and we are philosophically aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards.

Guiding Principles

• Mathematical ideas should be explored in ways that stimulate curiosity, create enjoyment of mathematics, and develop depth of understanding.
• Effective mathematics programs focus on problem solving, and require teachers who have a deep knowledge of the discipline.
• Technology is an essential tool in a mathematics education and all students should gain facility in using it where advantageous.
• All students should have a high quality mathematics program.
• Assessment of student learning in mathematics should take many forms to inform instruction and learning.
• All students should understand the basic structure of mathematics.
• All students should recognize that the techniques of mathematics are reflections of its theory and structure.
• All students should gain facility in applying mathematical skills and concepts.
• All students should understand the role of inductive and deductive reasoning in mathematic and real life situations.

Courses

Read the Program of Studies for detailed course descriptions.

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Electives

Staff

Bill Noeth, Regional Department Chair
Telephone: (978)264-4700 extension 3411
Fax: (978)266-1133
E-mail: bnoeth@mail.ab.mec.edu

Tim Bassett, Lisa Cummings, Daniel Dion, Joan Fenster, Judith Fishman, Dana Grimm, Nancy Hall, Raymond Kalagher, Linda Langdon, Kirk Marshall, Janet Maxwell, Peter Montalbano, Thomas Mutschler, Susan Nugent, Elizabeth Peatman, Donna Sims, Kristen Sluyski, Patricia Walker