Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

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d Mr. Dewitt Mr. Piperato Mr. MacGregor Mr. Parker Mr. Winder MATHEMATICS We use the “modern approach” in teaching mathematics, 1.e., we emphasize meanings and reasons and so complement the work now being done in elementary school. Rules basic to all mathematics are presented to students at the beginning of their training. Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are stressed, since they are basic for later work in mathematics at the college level. But also topics, such as probability and logic which may be used in other fields, are introduced. Keeping the student interested is a prime concern, and we recognize this in such ways as encouraging model construction and showing where mathematics is used in everyday life. To provide an interest- ing experience, probability is taught using a programmed text. Class- work is supplemented by occasional tours, speakers, and films. Mr. Sihto

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’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE The Language Department at our school offers four lan- guages—German, Spanish, French, and Latin. The emphasis on speaking helps to overcome the initial shyness of the student as he learns to imitate the correct model and be- comes substantially conversant through habit. Many foreign language teachers feel that although more demands are placed on the teacher, this is a step forward in language learning. Audio Lingual Materials present production of original Glastonbury materials originated by Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, Connecticut. The ALM method dif- fers from traditional or grammatical approach to language learning in that initial emphasis is based on ability to under- stand and speak the language. The idea is an approach to language learning. It is similar to the method which a child first learns to speak. The ALM is new to Madera Union High being instituted in 1963 in the Spanish classes. This year it was expanded to include German and French classes. Mrs. Jacobsen ‘ fe Miss Patton Mr. Burke Miss Estes Mr. Gamboa Mr. Ladley Mr. Ruiz Mr. Staab

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SCIENCE In order to maintain the world-ranking the United States now enjoys, she must continue to produce superior scientists. Our aim at Madera Union High is to the opportunities and most excellent conditions possible for emerging young scientists. The Science Department staffed with excellent instructors diverges into the areas of General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and Physics. It is our hope that through these studies we at Madera have done our part in helping to stimulate one of America’s greatest assets—her scientific minds. Mr. Keeble Mrs. Mastin Mr. Sihto Mrs. Sinay Mr. Mastin Miss Trueax Mr. Waldhart