Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Mathematics Courses At Calumet Open New Gateways “Oh these problems,” ex¬ claims algebra students: Clif¬ ton Hill, Ted Ward, and Bob Lewis, as they try to work them out on the board Richard Chandler looks on as Roxie Latham explains their alge¬ bra assignment to him. The seven math courses at Calumet are de¬ signed to provide students with an adequate know¬ ledge of mathematical operations and to prepare students for college. General math or algebra is required for the freshmen. Advanced algebra exposes students to quadratic equations, radicals, and solving for two and three unknowns. Geometry is the study of the basic reasoning concerned with two-dimentional figures. Business math includes a study of math functions which are used in the business world. Trigonometry and solid geometry are one- semester courses offered to seniors. “Trig” prob¬ lems are concerned with finding the size of angles, given the length of the three sides of a triangle, and other advanced math work. Solid geometry students work with three dimentional figures. These courses provide math for college bound students as well as those not intending on college.