Brownell Talbot School - Triangle Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Senior math is the culmination of the Brownell-Talbot math pro- gram. I s TV h'iW 7 if Mr. Johnson is always willing to give extra help. Mr. Moeckly helps the sixth grade. A fraction test must be passed before gradua- tion from the eighth grade. The Middle School con- centrates on basics. Sophomores c o n c e n- trate on geometric prin- ciples. Mathematics Department Brownell-Talbot is articulating its math- ematics curriculum from nursery through twelfth grade. Recognition of changes in the courses of study has been realized here as in other schools over the country. Among new materials presently used are programs by the School Mathematics Study Group and by the University of Illinoi Committee on School Math- ematics. Programmed tests and materials writ- ten by the staff are used as the need occursg many elements of the traditional programs have been retained. Middle School mathematics classes offer a comprehensive review of arithmetic fundamen- tals and a firm foundation for high school math- ematics. The' freshman algebra course combines a review of basic rinciples and a preview of future math. ln 1983-64, the sophomores were the first class to use the geometry course writ- ten by Mr. Perry from Omaha Central High School and our own Mr. Johnson. This program includes a history of geometry forms, the de- velopment of geometry, and a review of algebra operations. The juniors and seniors study ad- vanced math, employing university texts and special studies written by Mr. Johnson. As changes in our program are made, stu- dents will be graduated with a background in regular high school mathematics, a minimum of one year calculus, experience in statistics and probability, and some familiarity .with matrix algebra.

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ACADEMICS

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Advanced biology includes both lecture P. -s.f'N i and laboratory work Biology students study human organs. ,,.,. Chemistry students clean up. Science Department As much as science is a part of our age, so is it a part of Brownell-Talbot's curriculum. At the middle school level Mrs. Trumble assumes the responsibility of introducing her students to this essential medium. Her task is double because she must prepare them for the more advanced science courses taught by Mr. Martin. lt is general science that Mrs. Trumble teaches, and in this she introduces understanding where mere acceptance was before. ln the regular program it is the sophomores who study biology, the juniors chemistry. Beyond that point advanced biology is offered for seniors who Want advanced study. Soon physics will also be available to inquisitive minds. Each of the high school science courses is very different. In this difference the students attain an idea of what the word sciehce means.