Medford Mid High School - Picaro Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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K H..- W .M.m.,..... .. . M i I Mark Nichols reviews his assignment for the coming test. Dave Minnie puts his compass to work, Mr. Arnold listens to a student's equation.

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Mr. Gordon Morris Mr. Vernon Arnold Mrs. Tizah Barlow Mr. Ken Bastian Mr. Dennis Dedrick Math Consultant Dept. Chairman Mr. Terry Leininger Mr. Hubert Sharp Mr. Leonard Sharp Mr. Del Swearingen Miss Donna Waddle Mathematics Throughout the year, the Mid High Math department has helped students to explore new methods of problem solving. Plane geometry, graphing and functions caused Mid High stu- dents hours of mathematical bewilderment. Four math courses offered this year were, General math, algebra, geometry, and algebra- trigonometry. The general math course offers various fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra and geometry previously taught in other courses. It also deals with probability and involves more problem solving than any other math course. The algebra course covers number sen- tences or equations, graphing and the properties of real numbers. Geometry is defined as a type of math concerned mainly with space, shape, and measurement. The course also deals with co-ordinate geometry and the process of reasoning. Algebra-trigonometry combines advanced algebra with trigonometry, There is a marked emphasis on the unit-circle approach. Unlike geometry trigonometry, algebra-trigonometry is taught without the use of triangles. In place of triangles, graphs are used to determine trigonometric values. Computers are a new idea on Mid High's mathematical horizon. If acquired, the computers would assist in routine calculations, Students would also be able to work the computers for class-room computation. From G.H. Hardy's, A Mathematician's Apology comes the following quote, The mathe- matician's patterns, like the painter's or poet's, must be beautifulg the ideas, like the colors or the words, must fit together in a harmonious way. , . There is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics. MI' . William White

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Science To help give students an opportunity to develop logical thinking, to solve problems, and to better understand the complexities of on a planaria regeneration experiment. today's society, the science classes consist of physical science lab applied science, biology, and lab assistance. During the months of April and May, two major field trips were taken by the science classes. On April 7, 8, 14, and 15, the applied science and biology classes traveled to the Medford High Planetar- ium. Here the students listened to a talk given by Mr. Jack Fink about the universe and information relating to plantariums. Ap- proximately 40 students and eight advisors, on May 3 and 4, spent the weekend at the coastal area near Crescent City, While at the coast, the students observed animal and plant life. The purpose of this trip was to let the students observe what they had previously studied in the classroom. Studying the interaction of the laws of matter and energy, the physical science lab classes spend most of their time making ob- servations through labs and learning to develop skills in measuring, using laboratory equipment, and organizing data, A Applied science classes consist mainly of a general coverage of Lynn Roethler and Laura Lawson are working s l a Dr, Bruce Nelson Mr, John McCormack the physical and biological sciences. Consultant, App. Sci. Dept, Chairman Involved with the study of living things and the inter-relationships of living things, the biology classes had the opportunity to make observations through labs and off-campus activities which consisted Zzfl of 45-minute field trips. A V Avylll Lab assisting allows the student to help the teacher and helps the In ' student develop a better appreciation toward science and get :V,, acquainted with the laboratory equipment. friircir Mrs. Grace Barclay Mr. Robert Boyea Applied Science Applied Science Biology l l Mr, Gene Brown Mr, Roger McFadden Mr. Richard McReynolds Mr. Jon Pearson Mr. Arthur Scott Biology Applied Science Applied Science Applied Science Biology a