Mathematics Department Framingham High School

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Mathematics Department Framingham High School
Parents or Guardians, This document will assist
you in designing a schedule for your child. It
is intended to simplify the many options in the
Math Department. If you need further details
regarding a specific course, please see the
2005-2006 Program of Studies or call me at
extension 1300. Sincerely, Paul J.
Maiorano pmaioran_at_framingham.k12.ma.us
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FHS MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

• Paul Maiorano, x1300
• Matt Anderson
• Michelle Chouinard
• Kandice Chua
• Matt Coleman
• Dale Connearney
• Jodie Conway
• Maura Dudley
• Mary Fitterer
• Jeff Gaglione
• Walt Gowey
• Erin Heslin

• Karen Hoff
• Robert Johnson
• Lanny Kim
• Chris Lee
• Michael Lopez
• Bethany Luongo
• James Quinn
• Andrew Rice
• Elyse Sakata
• Chris Strader
• Ann Treitman
• Karen Yang

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Guiding Principles

• Mathematical ideas should be explored in ways
  that stimulate curiosity, create enjoyment of
  mathematics, and develop depth of understanding.
• An effective mathematics program focuses on
  problem solving and requires teachers who have a
  deep knowledge of mathematics as a discipline.
• Technology is an essential tool in mathematics
  education.
• All students should have a high quality
  mathematics program.
• Assessment of student learning in mathematics
  should take many forms to inform instruction and
  learning.

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Department Highlights

• SAT Scores
• AP Calculus, Statistics Computer Science Scores
• Local and National Mathematics Competitions
• New England Mathematics League-Presently 5th in
  Region
• Math Olympiad2Finalists, 2 Certificates of Merit
• American Mathematics Competition
• American Invitational Math Exam
• Math Club--Greater Boston Math League
• Computer Competitions

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SAT Scores
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FHS MCAS Results
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AP Results
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Mathematics Core Curriculum
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Mathematics DepartmentGrade 9

• Core Curriculum Options
• Geometry, Honors
• Geometry, CP1
• Algebra 1, CP1
• Algebra 1, CP2
• Integrated Math 1

• Electives
• C, Honors, CP1
• Problem Solving, Hon/CP1
• AP Preparation for Math (Algebra 1) and English
• AP Preparation for Math (Geometry) and English

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Mathematics DepartmentGrade 10

• Core Curriculum Options
• Algebra 2, Honors
• Algebra 2, CP1
• Geometry, CP1
• Geometry, CP2
• Integrated Math 2

• Electives
• C, Honors/CP1
• JAVA, Honors
• Creative Math, Honors
• Problem Solving, Honors/CP1
• MCAS Math
• AP Preparation for Math (Geometry) and English

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Mathematics DepartmentGrade 11

• Core Curriculum Options
• Advanced Math, Honors
• Advanced Math, CP1
• Algebra 2, CP1
• Algebra 2, CP2
• Integrated Math 3

• Electives
• C, Honors/CP1
• JAVA, Honors
• Creative Math, Honors
• Problem Solving, Honors/CP1
• MCAS Math
• SAT Prep Math, Honors/CP1

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Mathematics Department Grade 12

• Core Curriculum Options
• Calculus BC/AB, AP
• Statistics, AP
• Introduction to Calculus, CP1
• Advanced Math, CP1
• Pre-Calculus w/Trigonometry, CP2
• Integrated Math 4

• Electives
• Computer Science AB, AP
• Scheme Programming, Honors
• C, Honors/CP1
• JAVA, Honors
• Creative Math, Honors
• Finite Discrete Math, CP1
• Statistics, CP1
• Problem Solving, Honors/CP1
• Topics in Calculus