Hauser Junior Senior High School - Jetstream Yearbook (Hope, IN)

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Fun With Numbers There's more to math than just problems. I try to show my students exactly why we need to multiply, divide, add, or subtract instead of just saying work these problems, said Miss Darla Davis, the General Math II teacher. I want them to see that numbers are important for managing money, working with taxes, and working in almost any job. The math teachers have tried to use different methods to instill their students with the basics of math. I have tried to use number puzzles or number games in class once in a while to get the kids to really think about how interesting math can really be, stated Mr. Matt Nussbaum. Many times I have tried to do projects involving managing money. I have set up everyday situations where students receive a checkbook and bills based on their income, replied Miss Davis. By teaching with new methodology, the teachers tried to show the importance of math. Everyone uses mathematics everyday in their life. Many jobs include problem solving which is an important aspect of math skills, stated Miss Davis. 26 Math Mrs. Bennett takes time to give personal help to Scott Mings, one of her Geometry students. Besides her help, the students are also offered student tutors, a system set up by the National Honor Society. Mike Nading completes his assignment concerning percentage rates in Pre-Algebra class. Pre-Algebra consists of basic math skills, including the multiplication of fractions and solving equations. Steve Coffee, Brian Sexton, and Jennifer Frederickson, students in Mr. Nussbaum's fourth period seventh grade math class, await a problem involving multiplication. Mr. Nussbaum tries to teach his students basic math skills by having board races.

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Amy Broody and Phillip Burton work on their map study skills in Mr. Brock's World History. Study skills were used as supplementary learning exercises between units. April Cox, Michelle Spencer, Mark Rose and Steve Webb work on a simulation game called Liberte having to do with the French Revolution in World History class. Julie Stone does research for an assignment in fourth period Economics. Students had their own subscription to a magazine and had quizzes daily over their material. Paula Zaring and Richie Bowling look for India on the glove during a study period in Mr. Voegerl's seventh grade History class. 25

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During a computer math class, senior Duane Sons analyzes a program for mistakes. The class deals with how to debug and teaches the necessity of logic when working with a computer. Debbie Titus does her homework in Mr. Miller's Business Math class. The class deals with money management in the form of loans, checkbooks, budgets, and other financial transactions. 27