Niles Township High School East - Reflections Yearbook (Skokie, IL)

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Not quite sure she understands, this girl gives her teacher a puzzled look. Mathematics develops logical thinking patterns. Those geometric figures have Jerry Bernstein stumped. 27

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Reasoning is the key to success at mathematics for Larry Cohen and Al Gitlis. To prepare its students for whatever fields they choose, Niles offers a variety of mathe¬ matics courses. The one year mathematics requirement may be fulfilled by taking either General Mathematics or Algebra I. Students may then take Plane Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry to complete a four year sequence. Honors classes complete these courses in three years and may then take an APP course in Analy¬ tic Geometry or Calculus. In its continuing drive to modernize its mathematics instruction, the department this year has introduced a modern algebra text¬ book to all first year algebra classes and a modern geometry book to the classes in Honors Geometry. Through constant effort to keep abreast of new developments in the teaching of mathematics, Niles is effectively preparing the students of today for their roles in tomorrow ' s worlds. f Deep concentration is the only way to solve problems.

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Senior Bill Grunow evinces a look of surpise as he discovers that boiling water exerts an upward force on the flask immersed in it. Science stimulates individual discovery. Constantly changing, continually expand¬ ing, the world of science opens each day with new vocational opportunities for qualified people. Niles East students have an excellent opportunity to obtain a well-rounded science education by taking Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics. The honors program offers college level APP courses in Biology and Chemistry. Each of the department courses emphasizes the use of the scientific method, the universal procedure in science research. In Biology the scientific method was used to study and explore living organisms. Chemistry students were able to gather a greater understanding of the composition of both natural and man-made substances. In Physics the scientific method paved the way to the discovery of truths about the natural world by starting with simple foundations and building logically upon sound conclusions. The Physics and Astronomy clubs provided the extra scientific experiences which could not be covered in the classroom. The Physics Club ' s main project was the construction of an electronic accelerator and the study of its applications in modern science. In the Astro¬ nomy Club, students gained insight into the make-up of the universe and the movement of the heavenly bodies. 28