Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Math Is The Key To The Cosmos How can it be that mathematics, being after all, a product of human thought independent of experience, is so admirably adapted to the objects of reality? tAlbert Einsteinh Mathematics, the queen of sciences, has no reality of its own, since it is, in fact, a pure invention of the mind-the product of centuries of imagination. The purpose of mathematics is the simple and accurate de- scription of the objects and events of our environment. It is the result of some ancient need for counting and has spread so vastly that it is now employed to describe the nature of the universe itself. Offering a wide variety in this held, the Mathematics Department presents General and Basic Math for every- day usage while Algebra delves into the foundation of functions, equations and variables. Plane Geometry deals With the laws governing tWO-dimensional space. While solid geometry treats three-dimensional space, Trigonometry imparts a knowledge of triangular calcu- lations and associated functions. Both geometry and algebra are applied to coordinate systems in Analytic Geometry. The Math Department also employs the thSchool Mathematics Study Group, program tSMSGh in both geometry and algebra. It prepares the student for the most modern concepts of advanced mathematics Which will include a major course of calculus in senior year. In order to accurately compute the value of the various segments of a right triangle, Mrs. Worthington applies Bagled Alex Holt stops and ponders the solution to an algebra problem while other students continue working. mag$g$3g3$8$hhhi ga :ga itlgtulliilil$li :g. 3igK lrlgg$QISS$l $iigh um two trigonometric relationships, the graphs of which are derived and retained as references for future work. 47

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Consider this resolution logically, Dave Lapham de- mands as he introduces controversial issues for debate. After Miss Jasieckfs authoritative explanation, Charlene Carl- ton fmally masters the method of termjmper footnoting. 39 v , ,u x , v WMM ' .. .m 5 Debating senators rise to a point of personal privilege to challenge John Murphyk contention for Federal Aid in a student congress. Sandy Murphy pauses in Literature clam to note inter- esting comments pertinent to her Greek Mythology report.

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, EINSTEIN. REDICTED Concentration is the norm in mathematical classes as students solve tedious problems. Einstein was the master. Now lhe world relies upon, the education of diligent students of today to continue to pursue secret; and mysteries of the universe. Visual aids; such as the view-graph being used by the instructor in illustrating fundamental mathe- Mrs. Stockwell, are employed in profusion to assist malical concepts and save time in the process. I